The Indiana Pacers took control of their 7-game series against the Celtics by taking a 99-76 win and a 2-1 lead.

Reggie Miller was again brilliant, scoring 33 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter.

Jermaine O'Neal scored 21 points to go with his 11 rebounds, as he plays despite intense pain in his injured shoulder.

Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 19 points, while just two other Boston scorers were in double-figures.