Tatum's 36, Brown's 3 Force OT as Celtics Edge Pacers in Game 1
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
Game Summary: May 21, 2024
In a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals opener, the Boston Celtics outlasted the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 36 points, while Jaylen Brown hit a clutch three-pointer to send the game to overtime.
The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton's 30 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Celtics' balanced attack. Seven Celtics players scored in double figures, including Al Horford (17 points, 11 rebounds), Derrick White (15 points), and Robert Williams III (14 points, 12 rebounds).
The Pacers led by seven points with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics rallied to force overtime on Brown's three-pointer. In overtime, the Celtics took control of the game and eventually won by a comfortable margin.
The Celtics now hold a 1-0 lead in the series, which continues on Thursday night in Boston.
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