The Boston Celtics overcame an 18-point deficit on Saturday to secure a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers, who were without their star Tyrese Haliburton due to a muscle injury. This win gives the Celtics a 3-0 lead in the series, putting them just one win away from their second NBA Finals appearance in three years.

Jayson Tatum led the charge with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Dominican forward Al Horford added 23 points, including seven three-pointers, and contributed three crucial blocks. The Celtics' resilience left the Pacers struggling, despite their extraordinary effort throughout the game.

Boston has now won all five of their away games in this postseason and will have their first chance to close out the series this Monday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, aiming to secure their spot in the NBA Finals.

This game marked the Pacers' first home loss of the postseason after a flawless six-game winning streak. They missed their leader, Tyrese Haliburton, who sustained a left thigh injury in Game 2 of the series.