Celtics Survive Overtime Thriller in Game 1

Pacers Push Celtics to the Brink, but Boston Prevails

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In a heart-pounding Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Boston Celtics somehow managed to pull out a 133-128 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers. With just seconds remaining in regulation, the Pacers held a three-point advantage and possession of the ball, seemingly destined to steal home-court advantage from the Celtics.

But a miraculous game-tying three-pointer from Jaylen Brown sent the game into overtime, where the Celtics rallied for the hard-fought win. The victory gives Boston a much-needed edge in the best-of-seven series.