Celtics Outlast Pacers in OT Thriller to Take Game 1
Tatum Sparks Celtics in Overtime
Pacers Fall Short Despite Strong Performance
The Boston Celtics emerged victorious in a thrilling overtime battle against the Indiana Pacers, claiming Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite a valiant effort from the Pacers, Jayson Tatum's 36 points and Jaylen Brown's clutch three-pointer in regulation helped the Celtics secure a 133-128 win.
In a closely contested affair, the Celtics and Pacers traded blows throughout the game. Tatum led the Celtics with a game-high 36 points, while Brown contributed 30 points, including the crucial three-pointer that forced overtime. The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton's 27 points and Jalen Smith's 24 points.
The Pacers showed great resilience in the fourth quarter, erasing a 10-point deficit to force overtime. However, the Celtics regained their composure in overtime, outscoring the Pacers 17-9 to seal the victory.
The Celtics now hold a 1-0 lead in the series and will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in Game 2 on Friday night.
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