Celtics Grab Game 1 Victory Over Pacers
Boston Survives Pacers Scare, Covers Spread in 111-105 Win
The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Indiana Pacers with a hard-fought 111-105 victory on Tuesday night. Despite leading by 21 points at one point, the Celtics allowed the Pacers to rally back and make it a close game in the final minutes.
Celtics Win First Quarter, Cover Spread
The Celtics controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 32-26 lead in the first quarter. Boston was able to cover the -25 spread in the first quarter, hitting -120 odds.
Pacers Fight Back, Finish Strong
The Pacers chipped away at Boston's lead throughout the second and third quarters, and eventually took the lead early in the fourth quarter. Indiana was able to hold on to the lead until the final minutes, when the Celtics rallied back to take the win.
Boston Earns Game 1 Victory
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points. Malcolm Brogdon paced the Pacers with 27 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 22 points.
Celtics Favored to Advance
Despite the close Game 1 victory, the Celtics remain the heavy favorites to advance to the NBA Finals. Boston is a whopping -1100 favorite to advance, while the Pacers are a +700 underdog.
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