Recap of NBA Game 4: Celtics defeat Pacers 105-102

In a thrilling Game 4 matchup between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers, the Celtics emerged victorious with a final score of 105-102. The win gives Boston a commanding 3-1 series lead as they head back home for Game 5.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets throughout the contest. The Pacers came out strong in the first quarter, taking an early lead behind the hot shooting of Bojan Bogdanovic and Myles Turner. However, the Celtics fought back in the second quarter, led by Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum, to take a slim lead heading into halftime.

The third quarter saw both teams continue to battle it out, with the Pacers refusing to go away. Victor Oladipo, who had been struggling with his shot in the series, found his rhythm and began to make an impact for Indiana. But the Celtics responded with strong play from Gordon Hayward and Al Horford, maintaining their lead heading into the final period.

In the fourth quarter, the Pacers made a late push to try and steal the game, cutting the deficit to just one point with under a minute remaining. But clutch free throws from Irving and a key defensive stop sealed the victory for the Celtics.

Irving led the way for Boston with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Tatum added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Hayward also had a strong performance off the bench with 20 points and 3 assists.

For the Pacers, Bogdanovic finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Turner contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds. Oladipo chipped in with 18 points and 6 assists in a losing effort.

Overall, Game 4 was a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams, but in the end, it was the Celtics who were able to come out on top. With a chance to close out the series at home in Game 5, Boston will look to continue their strong play and advance to the next round of the playoffs.