Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics May 21 2024 Player Box Scores
Game Summary
The Boston Celtics escaped with a 133-128 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2024 Eastern Conference finals on May 21, 2024. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jaylen Brown added 26 points, while Marcus Smart contributed 22 points and 8 assists. Domantas Sabonis led the Pacers with 32 points and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton added 24 points and 9 assists, while Buddy Hield scored 19 points. The Celtics led by 9 points with just over 3 minutes to play in regulation, but the Pacers rallied to tie the game with 1.4 seconds remaining. Malcolm Brogdon's layup sent the game into overtime. In overtime, the Celtics took control of the game and eventually won by 5 points.
Box Score
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jayson Tatum | Celtics | 34 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | | Jaylen Brown | Celtics | 26 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | | Marcus Smart | Celtics | 22 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | | Domantas Sabonis | Pacers | 32 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | | Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers | 24 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | | Buddy Hield | Pacers | 19 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | | Malcolm Brogdon | Pacers | 18 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Conclusion
The Celtics took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals with their overtime win over the Pacers. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Pacers in Game 2 on May 23, 2024.
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