Celtics Edge Pacers in Nail-Biting Game 3 to Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead

Jrue Holiday’s clutch three-point play and decisive steal in the closing seconds propelled the Boston Celtics to a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. The win, achieved on Saturday night in Indianapolis, gives the Celtics a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.Jayson Tatum led Boston with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, while Al Horford hit a career-high seven 3-pointers, totaling 23 points. Derrick White contributed 13 points for Boston, which shot 47 percent from the field.Despite Andrew Nembhard’s career-high 32 points and 9 assists for Indiana, the Pacers fell short.