Celtics defeat Pacers to secure their second trip to the NBA Finals in 3 years

The Celtics have advanced to the NBA Finals by beating Pacers105-102 on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to finish the 4-0 sweep, despite the persistently tough Pacers. Derrick White's game-winning 3-pointer with seconds remaining sent the C's back to the Finals. They are in the Finals for the second time in three seasons. 

The NBA's finest team swept through the Eastern Conference playoffs, and they are now just four victories away from raising Banner No. 18. To exit the East playoffs, they went 12-2. The stars of the Celtics led the way once more. Once more demonstrating his mastery, Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. After overcoming a sluggish start, Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and looked amazing. Jrue Holiday scored 17 points and pulled down nine rebounds, to White's 16 points. They will play the winner of the West Finals next, the Mavericks currently lead the Timberwolves 3-0 in the series,