Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers NBA Live Coverage Game 1

Celtics Win Overtime Thriller

Live Coverage, Game Summary, and Highlights

The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers faced off in a thrilling Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals matchup on ESPN. The game went into overtime, with the Celtics ultimately emerging victorious with a 133-128 win.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the night. The Pacers led by as many as 10 points in the second half, but the Celtics fought back to tie the game at the end of regulation.

In overtime, the Celtics took control of the game, outscoring the Pacers 15-6 to secure the victory. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 31 points, while Jaylen Brown added 29 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 24 points.

The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton's 26 points, while Buddy Hield added 22 points and Myles Turner contributed 20 points.

Game 2 of the series will be played on Tuesday, May 23 at 7:30 pm ET on ESPN.