In a thrilling match on Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics clinched a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers in overtime during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Jaylen Brown’s last-second three-pointer forced the game into overtime, while Jayson Tatum led the charge with an impressive performance.
Tatum was the standout player of the night, amassing 36 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three steals. His pivotal contributions included scoring eight points in overtime, ultimately securing the win with a pair of crucial free throws.
Brown’s clutch play rescued the Celtics from a potential upset, as his game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation capped off his 26-point performance, accompanied by seven rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block. Jrue Holiday also played a significant role, logging 48 minutes and contributing 28 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds.
Despite a resilient effort from the Pacers, who briefly led in overtime, Boston managed to outscore Indiana 16-11 in the extra period. Tatum’s solo 6-0 run in the closing minutes, coupled with late turnovers by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, secured the victory for the Celtics.
