Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics, East Finals Game 1
Lead tracker
IND leadsBiggest lead IND 5, BOS 13BOS leads
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 31 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 128 |
 BOS | 34 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 133 |
Who won: Celtics 133-128
The Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 133-128 in overtime in East Finals Game 1 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at TD Garden. The Celtics win the series 3-2. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics in points (36). Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers in points (25).
Recap · May 22
Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot.
What it means
- Celtics won the series 3-2.
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Injuries and inactives
Pacers2nd in Central Division- OutJohnny Furphy GKnee, Surgery, right
- Day-To-DayLarry Nance Jr. FHamstring
- Day-To-DayQuenton Jackson GUndisclosed
- Day-To-DayT.J. McConnell GUndisclosed
Celtics3rd in Atlantic DivisionNobody listed.
Head to head
BOS wins series 3-2
Last meeting: Celtics 129, Pacers 124 (Jan 30)
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Game info
- Venue
- TD Garden, Boston, MA · Attendance 19,156
- Officials
- Tony Brothers (Referee), David Guthrie (Referee), Tyler Ford (Referee)
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