Celtics End Pacers Playoff Run With Game 7 Victory

Brown's 40 Points Lead Boston To East Finals

Indiana Battled But Could Not Overcome Boston's Offensive Firepower

The Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 133-128 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of their second-round series. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with a game-high 40 points, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 12 rebounds. Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Malcolm Brogdon added 25 points.

The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Pacers 35-22 to take a 98-86 lead into the fourth quarter. The Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to two points with just over two minutes remaining. However, the Celtics made their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.

The Celtics will now face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Heat advanced to the conference finals with a 4-1 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory over the Pacers was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, the Celtics' superior firepower proved to be too much for the Pacers. The Celtics will now face a tough challenge in the Heat, but they will be confident that they can advance to the NBA Finals.