NBA Playoffs: Celtics Escape with Game 1 Win Over Pacers
Celtics Hold Off Pacers Despite High Field Goal Percentage
Game Summary: Boston Celtics 133, Indiana Pacers 128 (Overtime)
Boston Celtics pulled off a thrilling 133-128 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics scoring with 36 points, including 10 in overtime. Jaylen Brown also played a pivotal role, hitting a tying 3-pointer with 61 seconds remaining in regulation.
The Celtics held a 104-101 lead before the Pacers went on a 7-0 run to take a four-point lead with just over four minutes to play. However, the Celtics rallied in overtime to seal the win.
Despite the Celtics allowing the Pacers to shoot an impressive 53.5% from the field, they ultimately prevailed with their own strong performance on offense and their ability to execute in overtime.
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