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Celtics Open Playoff Series with OT Thriller

Crunch-Time Execution Lifts Boston Past Pacers

Tatum, Brown Shine in Game 1 Victory

The Boston Celtics escaped with a thrilling 133-128 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. The Celtics, known for their clutch play, showcased their ability to execute in crunch time, with targeted pick-and-rolls to get the desired defender they wanted to isolate.

Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with a game-high 36 points, including 10 in overtime. Jaylen Brown hit a game-tying 3-pointer with just 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation to force the extra period.

The Celtics will look to capitalize on their momentum and take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Saturday at TD Garden. Find out the dates, times, and locations of the Celtics upcoming games in the 2023-24 season, and filter by home and away games.

Published 6:46 AM EDT Thu May 16 2024

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