Celtics-Pacers Game 1 was an instant classic, as Boston prevailed 133-128 in an overtime thriller at TD Garden.
Here are 10 images that tell the story of a memorable night, in chronological order.
1. The opening tip
Myles Turner and Al Horford rise in unison to open the game. It was an intense battle from the very beginning. – Charles Krupa/AP Photo
2. The sizzling start
Jaylen Brown throws it down on old friend Aaron Nesmith for the game’s first points. The Celtics opened on a 12-0 run and dictated the action early. – Michael Dwyer/AP Photo
3. Myles Turner’s emergence
The Pacers, fueled by Myles Turner, stormed back to slice the deficit to 34-31 through 1 and tie it at 64 at halftime. – Michael Dwyer/AP Photo
4. Tyrese Haliburton’s heaves
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton hit highly difficult 3-pointers to end both the second and third quarters. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
5. Celebrities on hand
Many celebrities were in the house, including David Ortiz, Drake Maye, and Guy Fieri. – Barry Chin/Globe Staff
6. Jrue Holiday’s versatility
The Celtics wouldn’t have won this game without Jrue Holiday, who poured in 28 points, played lockdown defense, and kept his poise amid the drama. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
7. Jaylen Brown’s hustle
Jaylen Brown blocks a shot, then hustles to save the ball off Aaron Nesmith and give the Celtics possession. Boston heads to the fourth clinging to a 94-93 edge over a Pacers team that won’t relent. – Barry Chin/Globe Staff
8. Indiana’s late surge
The Celtics led, 104-101, then the Pacers orchestrated a quick 7-0 flurry to take a four-point edge with 4:34 remaining. Pascal Siakam found a rhythm and worked well in tandem with Tyrese Haliburton. – Michael Dwyer/AP Photo
9. The shot
The Celtics appeared destined to drop Game 1, but Jaylen Brown had other ideas. He made a stellar defensive play to give the Celtics possession, then drilled a tying 3-pointer in front of the Pacers’ bench with 5.7 seconds left. Jayson Tatum stopped Tyrese Haliburton on the ensuing possession, sending the game to overtime. – Barry Chin/Globe Staff
10. Jayson Tatum’s masterful overtime
Jayson Tatum buries a clutch 3-pointer over Tyrese Haliburton. Tatum, who scored 10 of his game-high 36 points in overtime, helped the Celtics escape, 133-28, in a wild one at TD Garden. Game 2 is Thursday night. – Barry Chin/Globe Staff
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