The Boston Celtics proved why experience matters in the playoffs, surviving a heart-stopping 133-128 overtime win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals! 💪🏆
In a game that felt like a TikTok highlight reel on steroids, the Pacers nearly stole victory on the road with a 117-114 lead and 39.1 seconds left. But clutch-time chaos unfolded: Jayson Tatum missed a potential game-tying 3️⃣, Tyrese Haliburton fumbled a dribble 🥶, and Derrick White’s layup attempt bounced out like a bad Wi-Fi connection.
Enter Jaylen Brown – the human exclamation point – who sank a corner three to force OT 🎯. From there, the Celtics’ playoff pedigree kicked in, with Tatum dropping 36 points and Jrue Holiday sealing the deal with a steal in the final seconds. 🛑⏱️
Game 2 tips off Thursday – and if this opener was any indication, we’re in for a 🍿-worthy series!
