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Celtics edge Pacers in OT to grab series opener
By Agence France-Presse
May 23, 2024 12:15 am

(UPDATE) LOS ANGELES, California — The Boston Celtics needed a late rally to force overtime against the Indiana Pacers before emerging with a 133-128 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Boston's Jaylen Brown sank a three-pointer from the corner with 6.1 seconds remaining to tie the scores at 117-117 and take it to overtime.

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. AFP PHOTO Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. AFP PHOTO
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Obi Toppin of the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. AFP PHOTO

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