Celtics Survive in Regulation, Take Game 1 From Pacers in Overtime

Celtics Survive in Regulation, Take Game 1 From Pacers in Overtime
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Indiana Pacers' Aaron Nesmith during Game 1 of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals in Boston on May 21, 2024. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo
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BOSTON—Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133–128 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Tuesday night’s, May 21, opening game of the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals.

Jrue Holiday added a season-high 28 points, and Brown finished with 26.