Celtics Jaylen Brown Boston Game 1 OT Win Pacers

Celtics win Game 1 in OT against Pacers, Jaylen Brown hits clutch shot. Tatum, Haliburton shine in high-scoring matchup.

The Boston Celtics kicked off the Eastern Conference finals with a hard-fought 133-128 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Despite being the underdogs, the Pacers put up a strong fight and challenged the Celtics throughout the game. The Pacers' resilience and sharp shooting kept them in the game, even overcoming a 13-point deficit in the third quarter. On the other hand, the Celtics struggled at times, rushing three-pointers and missing crucial shots. Jaylen Brown's clutch three-pointer in regulation saved the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum's 36-point performance in overtime sealed the win.

This game served as a wake-up call for the Celtics, showing that the Pacers are not to be underestimated. The series is far from over, and the Celtics will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory. Game 2 promises to be another intense matchup between these two competitive teams. Don't miss the action on Thursday night at TD Garden at 8 p.m. ET.