Boston Celtics Overcome Injury Woes and Beat Warriors to Clinch Eastern Conference Title

Celtics Triumph in Game 7, Advance to NBA Finals

In a thrilling Game 7 matchup, the Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 100-96 at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Sunday night, securing the Eastern Conference title and advancing to the NBA Finals. Despite facing an injury-ravaged squad, the Celtics displayed resilience and determination, overcoming numerous challenges to emerge victorious.

Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 26 points, followed by Jaylen Brown's 24 points. Marcus Smart added 23 points, while Al Horford contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds. The Celtics overcame a slow start and a 12-point deficit in the second quarter to take a narrow 55-52 lead at halftime.

In the second half, Boston's defense clamped down on the Warriors, limiting them to just 30.6% shooting from the field. The Celtics also hit crucial shots down the stretch, including a clutch three-pointer by Tatum with less than two minutes remaining, to seal the victory.

Stephen Curry paced the Warriors with 21 points, while Klay Thompson added 18 points. However, Golden State's injury woes proved too much to overcome. Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Otto Porter Jr. were all sidelined, while Draymond Green played through a knee injury.

The Celtics' victory is a testament to their depth and resilience. Despite losing Robert Williams III to a torn meniscus in Game 3, Boston has rallied behind Tatum and Brown to reach their first NBA Finals since 2010.

The Celtics will now face either the Milwaukee Bucks or the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, June 2.