India Breaking News reported Tatum Leads Celtics to Survival with 33 Points, significantly contributing to the Boston Celtics’ narrow escape from elimination in the NBA playoffs. Historically, no NBA team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in a best-of-seven series. Yet, the Celtics, under the pressure of potentially ending their season, managed to keep their hopes alive, according to coach Joe Mazzulla, who felt they had no other option.

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Facing a daunting 0-3 series deficit and trailing by nine points early in the third quarter, the Celtics were on the verge of losing their season. However, a drastic turn occurred just three minutes later, spurred by an 18-0 run during that critical third quarter, which completely altered the game’s momentum and perhaps the series’ trajectory.

Tatum’s 33 points and 11 rebounds, supported by Jaylen Brown’s 17 points, fueled the Celtics’ comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, leading them to a 116-99 victory over the Miami Heat and staving off elimination. “We’re just trying to save our season,” Tatum remarked.

This victory was highlighted by two key factors: the Celtics outscoring the Heat by 30 points from beyond the arc and the pivotal 18-0 scoring burst in the third quarter. Coach Mazzulla emphasized the necessity of maintaining their intensity, focus, and mentality in the upcoming games.

Contributions also came from Derrick White with 16 points, Grant Williams with 14, Al Horford with 12, and Marcus Smart with 11, bringing the series to 1-3 and forcing a return to Boston for Game 5.

The Heat, led by Jimmy Butler with 29 points, experienced a significant downturn, being outscored 48-22 over a 14-minute span, which shifted the game’s balance—potentially altering the series’ outcome. The Celtics hope to extend the series further, with the possibility of hosting Game 7 at home.

Tatum highlighted the team’s strategy of playing with pace and purpose, which allowed them to transition effectively into fast breaks. “When you see layups and free throws made, shooting becomes a lot easier,” he said.

Tatum scores 33 points

While the Heat struggled with a 32-for-8 shooting from the 3-point line, the Celtics were more efficient, shooting 45-for-18 from the field. Despite historical odds being against them, as no team has rebounded from a 0-3 deficit after 150 attempts, the Celtics have reignited their hope.

Mazzulla reiterated the critical nature of their situation, describing it as a matter of life and death, requiring unity and determination. The Heat initially held a lead, but Boston’s response was swift and decisive, turning a nine-point deficit into a nine-point lead within just over three minutes, marking a significant turnaround.

India Breaking News Tatum Leads Celtics to Survival with 33 Points

This effort showcased the Celtics’ resilience and determination, which Tatum emphasized was crucial in not letting the first three games define their season. “We’ve got a long hard battle ahead of us. But (Tuesday) was a good start and we’re going to try to keep the momentum going heading into Thursday,” Tatum stated, keeping the spirits high and the focus sharp for the upcoming challenge in Boston.