Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift 

The Boston Celtics' win in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals has given them a glimmer of hope.

The victory has shifted the Celtics' chances of overcoming a 3-0 deficit to uncertain rather than insurmountable.

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The Celtics have struggled to perform at their best throughout the series against the Miami Heat.

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Miami effectively neutralized Boston's main scoring threats, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. In Game 4, the Celtics displayed their prowess on both ends of the court and

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orchestrated a game-changing run in the third quarter. Jayson Tatum had an impressive performance with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.

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The victory provides the Celtics with a blueprint for future games in the series, but the road ahead remains challenging. Miami only needs one victory in the final three games to return to the NBA Finals.

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Miami's star player, Jimmy Butler, sees the Celtics' win as a reminder for the Heat to play with increased energy and urgency.

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The Heat are dealing with injuries to key players, Gabe Vincent and Kyle Lowry, whose status for Game 5 is uncertain.

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