NBA 2023/24 Playoffs East Conference Finals: Boston Celtics have taken the lead in the NBA 2023/24 Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals, as the Joe Mazzulla-coached side defeated Indiana Pacers 133-128 after Overtime (OT). The game was at 117-114 in the 4th quarter, in favour of the Pacers, until a 'certain' Jaylen Brown came in clutch and swept away any chance for Pacers to stun the home team, as his 3-pointer from left forced OT.
Less than 10 seconds were reamining when the clutch moment came, and Jayson Tatum wrecked the defence of Pacers by socring 10 points in OT, as Celtics came out winners and are truly looking the hottest favourites to win National Basketball Assocition (NBA) this season.
History Created By Scoring-Trio Of Celtics During Game 1
Boston Celtics did not just win the game against Indiana Pacers, they also managed to do so in record breaking fashion, as this was the first time ever in the franchise's NBA history, that three players managed to score 25+ points in a Conference Finals game. Jayson Tatum was the true MVP of the Game 1, as he made 52 pts+rebounds+assists contributions, which included massive 36 points.
He was joined by clutch-player Jaylen Brown, who managed 26 points, and lastly, by Jrue Holiday, who managed to score 28 points. They were assisted by Indiana Pacers' defence, as the visitors provided the hosts with 30 free throws, which eventually, proved to be the ultimate difference.