Boston Celtics Win Game 1 of Eastern Finals

Celtics Overcome Pacers in Overtime

Box Scores and Game Recap

The Boston Celtics have taken an early lead in the 2024 Eastern Conference finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime in Game 1 on Tuesday night. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 31 points, and Jaylen Brown, who added 28 points. The Pacers were paced by Tyrese Haliburton, who had 25 points and 10 assists, and Myles Turner, who scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout. The Pacers held a 67-65 lead at halftime, but the Celtics came back to take a 93-89 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Pacers rallied to tie the game in the final minutes, and the teams headed to overtime.

In overtime, the Celtics took control of the game. Tatum scored four of his team's seven points in the extra period, and the Celtics held the Pacers to just three points. The win gives the Celtics a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played in Boston on Thursday night.