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Boston Celtics Vs. Indiana Pacers: Celtics Win 133-128 In Game 1

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Combine For 60 Points to Lead Celtics

Pacers' Comeback Falls Short in Overtime

The Boston Celtics took the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 133-128 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, while Jaylen Brown added 29. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 24 points and 12 assists, while Myles Turner added 22 points and 10 rebounds.

The Celtics led 12-0 to start the game, but the Pacers battled back on the heels of Turner and Haliburton. The Pacers took the lead late in the third quarter, but the Celtics tied the game on a layup by Tatum with just over a minute remaining. The game went into overtime, and the Celtics pulled away in the extra period to win.

The Celtics will host the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night.

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