Celtics rally late as soon as more to expend 105-102, sweep Pacers and return to NBA Finals

Derrick White’s tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-sport sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday night to attain the NBA Finals for the 2d time in three years.

White executed with 16 formula. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 29 formula whereas Jayson Tatum added 26 formula, 13 rebounds and eight assists to serve erase a 9-level 2d-half deficit. Brown became named Eastern Convention Finals MVP for his efforts.

Boston swept the Pacers after rallying from a 3-0 deficit in final yr’s conference finals to force a seventh sport.

Indiana, which as soon as more played with out two-time All-Giant name Tyrese Haliburton, lost its 2d straight at home — both in the closing minute after giving up leads. Andrew Nembhard had 24 formula, 10 assists and six rebounds but uncared for a likely tying 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the Pacers by no formula purchased the ball as soon as more.

Pascal Siakam added 19 formula and 10 rebounds for Indiana whereas T.J. McConnell had 15 formula and Aaron Nesmith had 14.

Reporting by The Associated Press.