Celtics Outscore Pacers in Game 1 of East Finals

Tatum and Brown Lead Boston to Victory

Overtime Thriller Keeps Fans on Edge

The Boston Celtics overcame a tough challenge from the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2024 Eastern Conference finals, emerging victorious with a 133-128 overtime win on Tuesday night. The game was a thrilling affair, with both teams trading blows throughout the contest. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with a game-high 36 points, while Jaylen Brown added 30 points, including a clutch 3-pointer to force overtime. Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 30 points, while Myles Turner added 24. The Pacers led by as many as 10 points in the third quarter, but the Celtics fought back to tie the game at 108-108 at the end of regulation. In overtime, the Celtics took control and never looked back, winning by a final score of 133-128. The Celtics will now head to Indiana for Game 2 of the series, which is scheduled for Thursday night. The Pacers will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and Brown if they want to tie the series.