SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Tale 3-0 Lead in ECF After Epic Comeback
Despite battling illness and missing shootaround, Jrue Holiday played a crucial role in the Celtics’ dramatic 114-111 victory over the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Logging 38 minutes, Holiday made two pivotal plays to complete Boston’s 18-point comeback, securing a 3-0 series lead.
The Celtics’ rally marked a historic achievement, becoming only the sixth NBA team since 1997-98 to win a playoff game after trailing by 18 or more points in the second half.
Jayson Tatum delivered a stellar performance, recording 36+ points, 10+ rebounds, 8+ assists, and 2+ blocks—an unmatched feat in Celtics’ Conference Finals history. Tatum joined Charles Barkley as the only players to post such a line in Conference Finals since 1973-74. Additionally, Tatum became the youngest player to amass over 2,500 points, 800 rebounds, and 500 assists in the playoffs, joining Celtics legends Bill Russell, John Havlicek, and Paul Pierce.
In a game where role players shined, Andrew Nembhard and Al Horford led their teams in scoring. Nembhard, filling in for the injured Tyrese Haliburton, scored a team-high 32 points, surpassing his previous playoff career-high of 20. Horford hit a playoff career-high seven three-pointers, finishing with 23 points, including critical shots during the Celtics’ comeback.
Game 4 is set for Monday at 8 PM ET on ESPN.
The post SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Tale 3-0 Lead in ECF After Epic Comeback first appeared on The Source.The post SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Tale 3-0 Lead in ECF After Epic Comeback appeared first on The Source.
Welcome to Billionaire Club Co LLC, your gateway to a brand-new social media experience! Sign up today and dive into over 10,000 fresh daily articles and videos curated just for your enjoyment. Enjoy the ad free experience, unlimited content interactions, and get that coveted blue check verification—all for just $1 a month!
Account Frozen
Your account is frozen. You can still view content but cannot interact with it.
Please go to your settings to update your account status.
Open Profile Settings