Boston has managed to go 10-1 while missing Porzingis, who has been out since suffering a calf strain on May 1.

Boston’s president of basketball operations let his players and coaches shine, but his fingerprints are all over a team now four wins from its 18th title.

Top-seeded Boston will return to its second NBA Finals in three years, but isn’t dwelling on the past.

Boston has a chance to finish off Indiana in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.

Boston rallies late with Derrick White hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute and reaches the finals for a second time in three years.

Jrue Holiday puts Boston ahead with a three-point play in the final minute, then makes a key steal as Boston beats Indiana, 114-111.

Haliburton aggravated a hamstring injury in Game 2 and Kornet injured his left wrist.

Commentary: It’s been Jaylen Brown, not Jayson Tatum, who has been the catalyst with the Celtics jumping out on the Pacers.

Jaylen Brown ties his career playoff high while leading Boston to a 126-110 win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Jaylen Brown’s clutch shot helped Boston survive Game 1 against the Pacers, but the Celtics also showed some vulnerability.