5 takeaways: Celtics clutch in clinching EastBoston punches its NBA Finals ticket with terrific 2-way play in clutch minutes, while Indiana's future looks extremely bright.
Full Focus: Celtics advance to NBA FinalsThe Celtics are NBA Finals-bound after putting away the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Celtics accept trophy as Eastern Conference champsThe Celtics are awarded the 2024 Bob Cousy Eastern Conference championship trophy, their 2nd in 3 seasons.
Jaylen Brown's clutch play earns East Finals MVPJaylen Brown dominates throughout the East Finals, earning the series MVP award with more excellence in Game 4.
Celtics follow same script to sweep PacersThe Celtics fight back to win in the final minutes of Game 4, mirroring their victories in Games 1 and 3.
In East ravaged by injuries, Celtics cruiseBoston's playoff opponents were often sapped by injury, but the Celtics still went 12-2 and reached the NBA Finals.
How Haliburton's absence impacted the endgameWith Tyrese Haliburton on the sideline during Game 4, the Pacers lacked endgame options, and the Celtics stormed back to win.
Pacers 'on the come up' after surprise runThe Pacers established their offense early, added Pascal Siakam at the trade deadline and made a deep run. The future is bright.
Full Focus: Celtics rally, take 3-0 lead over PacersJrue Holiday overcomes illness and dons the hero's cape at the end of Boston's wild Game 3 comeback to take a 3-0 series lead.
Game Recap: Celtics 114, Pacers 111The Celtics overcome an 18-point deficit and stun the Pacers with a 13-2 closing run to take a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum on Holiday's steal: 'I'm glad we got him'Jayson Tatum reacts to Jrue Holiday's clutch steal that seals Boston's comeback victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Haliburton (left hamstring) sits out Game 3Meanwhile, the Celtics played without center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and backup center Luke Kornet (wrist).
5 takeaways: Brown, Celtics roll in Game 2Jaylen Brown is fueled by a snub, Indiana is derailed by an injury and home has never seemed so sweet for the Pacers.
Game Recap: Celtics 126, Pacers 110Jaylen Brown dominates the Pacers with a game-high 40 points to guide the Celtics to a 2-0 lead in the East Finals.
Brown playing at an 'ultra-aggressive level'Jaylen Brown, who drops a game-high 40 points, dominates Game 2 in a variety of ways for which the Pacers have no answer.
Full Focus: Brown, Celtics grab 2-0 leadJaylen Brown erupts for 40 points, leading the Celtics past the Pacers 126-110 to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Haliburton's injury makes task that much tougherAn uphill battle gets even steeper for the Pacers if Tyrese Haliburton is forced to miss Game 3 against the Celtics.
Brown on Game 2: 'Whatever it takes to get a W'Jaylen Brown discusses the Celtics' Game 2 win to take a 2-0 series lead over the Pacers.
5 takeaways: Celtics turn Pacers' miscues into OT winDown late in regulation, Boston uses several Indiana turnovers and Jaylen Brown's tying 3 to steal Game 1 in overtime.
Celtics edge Pacers in OT for 1-0 leadJaylen Brown comes up clutch late and Jayson Tatum drops 10 of his 36 in OT to carry Boston to a Game 1 win over Indiana.
