Boston Celtics Defeat Indiana Pacers in Game 1
Three Things You Might Have Missed in Celtics-Pacers Game 1
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday night, 117-104. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 29 points, and Jaylen Brown, who added 23 points.
Derrick White with the Ball, a New Game 2 Mentality, and Zero
Derrick White had a strong game for the Celtics, scoring 15 points and dishing out 6 assists. He also played a key role in the Celtics' defense, holding Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton to just 17 points on 6-of-18 shooting.
Biggest Takeaways from Game 1 Between Celtics and Pacers
Here are three of the biggest takeaways from Game 1 of the Celtics-Pacers series:
- The Celtics' defense was excellent, holding the Pacers to just 41.7% shooting from the field.
- The Celtics' bench was a major factor in the win, outscoring the Pacers' bench 42-26.
- The Celtics are now 1-0 in the series and will look to take a 2-0 lead when they host the Pacers in Game 2 on Tuesday night.
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