Boston Celtics Outlast Indiana Pacers in Overtime Thriller

Overtime Heroics Lead Celtics to Game 1 Victory

Jayson Tatum's Clutch Plays Ignite Overtime Surge

In a thrilling start to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics rallied from a 30-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime on May 21, 2024. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 36 points, including 10 crucial points in overtime.

The Pacers stormed out of the gates, taking a commanding lead behind Tyrese Haliburton's 33 points. However, the Celtics slowly chipped away at the deficit, with Jaylen Brown hitting a tying 3-pointer with just 61 seconds remaining in regulation.

In overtime, Tatum took over. He scored 5 of the Celtics' 10 overtime points, including a driving layup with 1:43 remaining that proved to be the game-winner. Despite a valiant effort from the Pacers, Boston held on to secure the opening game of the series.