Celtics push Pacers to elimination brink

MANILA, Philippines – The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 series lead in the NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoffs after dispatching the Indiana Pacers, 104-96, on Friday, April 19 (Saturday, April 20, Manila time).  

Jaylen Brown fired 23 points on a near-perfect 8-of-9 shooting and Kyrie ...