Celtics Dominate Pacers in Game 1 of East Finals, Take Early Series Lead
Tatum's 36 Points, Brown's Clutch Three Force Overtime
In a thrilling start to the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics came out victorious in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, edging them 133-128 in overtime. Led by Jayson Tatum's 36 points and Jaylen Brown's game-tying three-pointer late in regulation, the Celtics pulled off a narrow victory despite a valiant effort from the Pacers.
Pacers Push Celtics to the Limit, Despite Haliburton's Absence
Despite missing star guard Tyrese Haliburton due to a hamstring injury, the Pacers put up a strong fight against the reigning Eastern Conference champions. Led by Malcolm Brogdon's 28 points and Jalen Smith's 19-point, 15-rebound double-double, Indiana nearly forced a second overtime period. However, the Celtics' experience and clutch play proved to be too much in the end.
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