“Jayson Tatum’s Overtime Heroics Lead Celtics to Game 1 Victory over Pacers”

The Boston Celtics pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, thanks to the heroics of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Brown’s clutch performance in regulation pushed the game into overtime, where Tatum took over and scored 10 of his game-high 36 points to secure a 133-128 win.

It was a historic night for the Celtics as Brown, Tatum, and Jrue Holiday all scored 25+ points, marking the first time in franchise history that three players achieved this feat in an ECF game. On the other side, Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 25 points and ten assists, but his potential game-winner in regulation fell short.

Despite a valiant effort by the Pacers, including a remarkable comeback from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter, the Celtics managed to hold on for the win. Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner also had strong performances for Indiana, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Celtics’ trio of scorers.

With Game 2 looming, the Celtics will look to carry their momentum forward and take a commanding lead in the series. Meanwhile, the Pacers will regroup and aim to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss in Game 1. Stay tuned for more thrilling action in the Eastern Conference Finals.