Clean sweep: Celtics eliminate Pacers, win East

The Celtics stole the last gasp the Pacers had in Game 4 of the ECF, sweeping them to advance to their second NBA Finals in three seasons. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240528) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240528) Top Story The Celtics stole the last gasp the Pacers had in Game 4 of the ECF, sweeping them to advance to their second NBA Finals in three seasons. - Josh B. [Pacers collapse down the stretch as Celtics sweep ECF]( [History says the NBA Finals are set]( [Pacers star sat out with injury again]( [The Pacers' bench kept them in Game 4]( [Watch: Indiana's Andrew Nembhard beat the buzzer in the first half]( [Watch: T.J. McConnell, replay gave Indiana an early fourth quarter lead]( The Top 10 10 [Hall of Famer, beloved broadcaster Bill Walton dies]( [Reasons we must never forget Walton]( [Walton was a great and unique player]( [Dave Pasch pays heartfelt homage to his longtime broadcast partner]( [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar issues statement on the death of Walton]( [Jay Bilas remembers Walton the basketball player, the man and friend]( [Watch: Rick Carlisle shares incredible Walton story before Game 4]( 9 [Jason Robertson leads Stars to comeback win over Oilers]( [Watch: Connor McDavid's goal gave the Oilers an early advantage]( [...but the Stars stormed back with a big flurry to take the lead]( [Kraken expected to promote this former Cup-winning coach to head coach]( [Rangers' Jacob Trouba fined $5K for elbowing incident in Game 4]( [Senators GM wants to build the team around this star winger]( [This Lightning forward is 'a name to watch' in offseason trade talks]( 8 [Despite form, Rafael Nadal's legacy is still gold standard]( [Nadal ousted in straight sets]( [Nadal makes big acknowledgment after losing at French Open]( [Carlos Alcaraz provides a 'fully recovered' update after first-round win]( [Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff cruise in opening matches at Roland Garros]( [Kathy Rinaldi, Bob Bryan set to coach the U.S. Olympic tennis teams]( "Nobody is sitting there with a special pitch counter. But we've been smart in how we put it together." - Dan Pitcher 7 [Bengals coach offers major injury update on Joe Burrow]( [Super Bowl champion discusses what HC Jim Harbaugh brings to Chargers]( [Ravens' Lamar Jackson discusses opening the 2024 season at Chiefs]( [Colts receiver shares a huge prediction about the team's offense]( [Browns running back shares when he expects to return from torn ACL]( [Insider shares when HC, GM may sign extensions with Cleveland]( [Ja’Lynn Polk made huge guarantees before being drafted by Patriots]( 6 [MLB Officials expect automated ball-strike system in 2026]( [Report: MLB umpire Angel Hernandez expected to announce retirement]( [Watch: Cubs' Craig Counsell gets harsh reception in return to Milwaukee]( [The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. pays off]( [The Dodgers' struggling offense is to blame for team's losing streak]( [Scout predicts if the Yankees will lose OF Juan Soto in free agency]( [Mets' Pete Alonso addresses his trade deadline uncertainty]( 5 [Vikings reportedly considered trading star WR during draft]( [Giants edge-rusher knows he must take another step in his third season]( [Eagles players gush over leadership qualities of Saquon Barkley]( [Is Packers' Jordan Love expected to approach the top of the QB market?]( [Colleagues discuss how Tom Brady will perform as an announcer for Fox]( [Commanders K Brandon McManus named in sexual assault lawsuit]( 4 [A matured Kyrie Irving is proving to be star he could be]( [Irving and the Mavs are a perfect match]( [Irving reacts to bold claims that he and Luka Doncic are best backcourt ever]( [Mavericks standout rookie out, forward surprisingly listed as questionable]( [Anthony Edwards boldly declares Timberwolves can 'make history']( [Edwards isn't ready for the big time]( [Rudy Gobert has proven 'haters' right]( "Of the teams that have a chance to win a championship next year, the Sixers are the only team with the cap space to offer LeBron a max contract." - Brian Windhorst 3 [Insider: 76ers are 'a threat' to sign LeBron James in free agency]( [James' agent has interesting comment during WCF broadcast]( [Report: Western Conference team to make run at LeBron, Bronny]( [Insider reveals Sixers' top target, backup plan this offseason]( [Report names potential staffers if this candidate gets Lakers HC job]( [Clippers reportedly eyeing potential reunion of veteran guard]( [Report: OG Anunoby is leveraging a big payday from the Knicks]( 2 [Week 14 rankings: Kyle Larson's no-show shakes up order]( [Christopher Bell wins shortened Coke 600, Kyle Larson's double foiled]( [Bell needed win in the worst way]( [NASCAR fails to follow precedent by calling rain-shortened race early]( [Larson answers whether he will try to attempt ‘The Double’ again]( ['So painful': Does Formula One need to liven up the Monaco Grand Prix?]( 1 [Who should the Braves target after losing Ronald Acuna Jr.?]( [Braves superstar will miss remainder of 2024 season with torn ACL]( [Atlanta teammate has heartbreaking reaction to Acuna Jr. injury]( [Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani shares a major update on his pitching rehab]( [Mets’ Kodai Senga discusses 'regretful feelings' over recovery setbacks]( [Astros place starting pitcher on 15-day IL, recall Jose Abreu]( Email Settings [Customize Newsletter]( [Add/Remove favorite sports/teams]( My Favorites [NFL News]( [An optimist's guide to the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles]( [Should Raiders be worried about starting RB's low PFF ranking?]( [Giants edge rusher knows he must take another step in his third season]( [MLB News]( [Shohei Ohtani shares major update on his pitching rehab]( [Dodgers' struggling offense to blame for losing streak]( [Scout predicts if Yankees will lose Juan Soto in free agency]( [NBA News]( [Pacers collapse down the stretch as Celtics sweep ECF]( [Watch: T.J. McConnell, replay give Pacers early fourth quarter lead]( [Watch: The Pacers' bench is keeping them in Game 4]( [NHL News]( [Jason Robertson leads Stars to comeback win over Oilers in Game 3]( [Watch: Stars storm back with three-goal flurry to take lead over Oilers]( [Watch: Connor McDavid's goal gives Edmonton early advantage in Game 3]( [College Football News]( [The top storylines coming out of 2024 spring football practices]( [College Basketball News]( [Seven reasons we must never forget Bill Walton]( [Dave Pasch pays heartfelt homage to longtime broadcast partner Bill Walton]( [Hall of Famer, beloved broadcaster Bill Walton dead at 71]( [Quizzes]( [The 'Most three-pointers made in the playoffs' quiz]( [The 'Most receiving yards in a season' quiz]( [The '2,000 yards from scrimmage in a season' quiz]( More from Yardbarker [Like Yardbarker on Facebook]( [Follow Yardbarker on Twitter]( [Follow Yardbarker on Flipboard](Yardbarker) [Follow Yardbarker on YouTube]( [About Yardbarker]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Advertise](mailto:sales@yardbarker.com) | [Subscribe]( Copyright 2024 YB Media, LLC. 1534 Plaza Lane, #146, Burlingame, CA 94010. All Rights Reserved - To ensure delivery of these emails, please add news@yardbarker.com to your address book. - If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can safely [unsubscribe here](.