Game 3 Thriller

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Jrue Holiday’s decisive plays on both ends of the floor, especially his game-winning steal.

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Derrick White’s four critical blocks, showcasing his defensive skills.

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The Celtics' impressive comeback from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter.

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Coach Joe Mazzulla’s strategy to embrace the deficit and turn it into motivation for the team.

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Jayson Tatum’s playmaking, including a behind-the-back pass to Horford for a key 3-pointer.

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Al Horford hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers, crucial for the Celtics’ offense.

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The Celtics’ defense holding the Pacers to 27 points on 35 possessions in the final 18 minutes.

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Improved ball movement and offensive execution by the Celtics in the final stretch.

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Boston’s ability to make crucial plays under pressure in the last minutes of the game.

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The creative but unsuccessful final play by the Pacers, which was well-defended by the Celtics.

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Game 3 Thriller

10 Highlights as Celtics Near NBA Finals

Jrue Holiday’s decisive plays on both ends of the floor, especially his game-winning steal.

Jrue Holiday’s decisive plays on both ends of the floor, especially his game-winning steal.

Derrick White’s four critical blocks, showcasing his defensive skills.

Derrick White’s four critical blocks, showcasing his defensive skills.

The Celtics' impressive comeback from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter.

The Celtics' impressive comeback from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter.

Coach Joe Mazzulla’s strategy to embrace the deficit and turn it into motivation for the team.

Coach Joe Mazzulla’s strategy to embrace the deficit and turn it into motivation for the team.

Jayson Tatum’s playmaking, including a behind-the-back pass to Horford for a key 3-pointer.

Jayson Tatum’s playmaking, including a behind-the-back pass to Horford for a key 3-pointer.

Al Horford hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers, crucial for the Celtics’ offense.

Al Horford hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers, crucial for the Celtics’ offense.

The Celtics’ defense holding the Pacers to 27 points on 35 possessions in the final 18 minutes.

The Celtics’ defense holding the Pacers to 27 points on 35 possessions in the final 18 minutes.

Improved ball movement and offensive execution by the Celtics in the final stretch.

Improved ball movement and offensive execution by the Celtics in the final stretch.

Boston’s ability to make crucial plays under pressure in the last minutes of the game.

Boston’s ability to make crucial plays under pressure in the last minutes of the game.

The creative but unsuccessful final play by the Pacers, which was well-defended by the Celtics.

The creative but unsuccessful final play by the Pacers, which was well-defended by the Celtics.