Celtics Overcome 18-Point Deficit, Stun Pacers with 13-2 Run
Tatum Scores 36, Brown Hits 3 to Force OT and Celtics Edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East Finals
Live Coverage of the Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers NBA Game on ESPN
The Boston Celtics overcame an 18-point deficit to stun the Indiana Pacers with a 13-2 run in the final minutes of regulation, eventually forcing overtime and winning 133-128 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 36 points, while Jaylen Brown hit a clutch three-pointer to tie the game and send it to overtime.
The Celtics, who trailed by 18 points with just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, rallied behind Tatum and Brown to pull off the improbable victory.
The Pacers, who had led for most of the game, were stunned by the Celtics' late-game surge.
The Celtics now lead the series 1-0 and will host Game 2 on Wednesday.
Conclusion: The Celtics' comeback victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. They never gave up, even when they were down by double digits late in the game. The Pacers will need to make some adjustments if they want to even the series in Game 2.
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