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BOSTON CELTICS 16-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
16-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Pacers injury report: Tyrese Haliburton downgraded for Game 4 vs. Celtics Tyrese Haliburton also missed Game 3 for the Pacers with a hamstring injury.
Celtics injury report: Kristaps Porzingis downgraded for Game 4 vs. Pacers There was a chance Kristaps Porzingis could return for Game 4 of the East Finals, but he won't make it back on the court after all.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Pacers hope to beat odds by fighting back and extending Eastern Conference finals against Celtics
Coach Rick Carlisle expects the Indiana Pacers to punch back Monday nightMAY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics Injury Report: Kristaps Porzingis Game 4 Designation The Boston Celtics hold a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series entering Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
MAY 26 • NESN.COM
Jrue Holiday - Deemed questionable Holiday is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Pacers,Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Holiday was a late addition to the Celtics' injury report for Game 3 due to sickness but ended up playing 38 minutes in the win. Considering Boston could clinch a spot in the Finals with a win, Holiday should be expected to play through the illness -- assuming his condition hasn't worsened. The veteran point guard is averaging 19.0 points, 7.0 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game during the series.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Luke Kornet - Questionable for Monday Kornet (wrist) is questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 against the Pacers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kornet suffered a sprained left wrist early in Game 2 against Indiana and carried a doubtful tag prior to Game 3, before being officially held out. The questionable tag is a slight upgrade, but with the Celtics up 3-0 there is no indication they will risk further injuring the 28-year-old before a potential finals series. If Kornet is unable to go, Oshae Brissett will likely serve as the backup center.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics eye East finals sweep, but Pacers won't back down The Boston Celtics are in the driver’s seat but Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says his club will be controlling the throttle in Game 4...
MAY 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kristaps Porzingis - Ruled out for Game 4 Porzingis (calf) has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Monday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Porzingis was initially targeting a return to action for Game 4, but he'll remain sidelined with the Celtics holding a 3-0 lead in the series. If the Pacers win Game 4, it's unclear whether Porzingis will be able to return later in the Eastern Conference Finals or if he'll be available for a potential trip to the NBA Finals.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics guard anticipates easy transition upon Kristaps Porzingis return Kristaps Porzingis has missed nine straight games for the Celtics.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
NBA legend defends Jaylen Brown over Stephen A. Smith report Stephen A. Smith said a source told him that Jaylen Brown isn't marketable as one of the stars in the league.
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Al Horford - Makes seven threes in Game 3 win Horford closed with 23 points (8-14 FG, 7-12 3Pt), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 win over Indiana in Game 3 of the Eastern Confe...
Impact The Pacers allowed Horford to shoot the ball freely from three-point range, and the veteran big made them pay with a career-high in threes made in the postseason. Horford is going through his best stretch of form in the current playoffs after scoring 15 or more points in three of his last four appearances, shooting 48 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from three in that span.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jayson Tatum - Carries Boston to Game 3 win Tatum contributed 36 points (12-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in 44 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 victory over the Pacers in G...
Impact Tatum came through every time the Celtics needed him in this hard-fought Game 3 victory, and aside from leading Boston in scoring, he also finished two assists away from recording a triple-double. Tatum has been improving with each passing round and has been on an absolute tear of late, surpassing the 30-point mark in four of his last six appearances while averaging 31.7 points per game in the current series against Indiana.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday - Clutch effort in fourth quarter Holiday totaled 14 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 win over the Pacers in Game 3...
Impact Holiday was a game-time decision for Saturday's game due to an illness, and he didn't look at his best throughout the game. However, he was clutch in the final two minutes, making a tough and-one that gave the Celtics their first lead of the second half and later making a huge steal against Andrew Nembhard that sealed the win. Holiday is averaging 19.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game in the series.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Starting 5, May 26: Here's how rare that Celtics comeback was | NBA.com Boston rallied from 18 back in the 3rd quarter to go up 3-0, with clutch effort by Jrue Holiday and Jayson Tatum.
MAY 26 • NBA.COM
10 stats to know from the Celtics' Game 3 win over the Pacers Here are 10 stats to know from the Celtics' thrilling Game 3 win over the Pacers. Read more on Boston.com.
MAY 26 • BOSTON.COM
DIMES: Warriors' stars soak up playoff spotlight even though they're not playing Plus, why the NBA media can’t figure out how to talk about the Boston Celtics.
MAY 26 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Perspective | The Celtics have seen it all, and that makes them even more dangerous The Celtics leaned on their experience to rally from an 18-point deficit and take a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals against...
MAY 26 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Jaylen Brown makes unexpected Pacers comparison after Celtics Game 3 win The Pacers led by as many as 18 points before the Celtics comeback win in Game 3.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Brian Robb: Celtics unlock ideal Kristaps Porzingis scenario with Game 3 win The Celtics have bought Kristaps Porzingis an extra week of rest after Game 3.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Brian Robb: Joe Mazzulla outmaneuvers Rick Carlisle in Celtics Game 3 win The Celtics pulled off a dramatic comeback in Game 3 with some help from the bench.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Jayson Tatum gushes over Celtics trade addition after key Game 3 play The Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday for a reason, and the guard showed off those skills in the huge Game 3 win over the Pacers.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics reserve sparks key change in Game 3 win over Pacers Xavier Tillman hadn't played rotation minutes this series, but the Celtics called on him for big minutes in Game 3 against the Pacers.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Matt Vautour: Game-winning play earns guard a place in Celtics history Jrue Holiday has been a terrific player all year, but on Saturday he had his signature moment as a Celtic.
MAY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
The Celtics were 'desperate' to solve the Pacers in Game 3. Jrue Holiday came along at the perfect time. - The Boston Globe Holiday's game-sealing steal helped flip Boston over the razor-thin margin and into the win column. But the team knows a sweep isn't guarant...
MAY 26 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals
Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday ni...MAY 26
