The Celtics rallied late in Game 1 on Tuesday night thanks to critical fourth-quarter miscues from the Pacers and a momentum-swinging 3-pointer that sent the contest to overtime.
Jaylen Brown, who finished with 26 points, was the hero for Boston, drilling a corner triple with seconds remaining in regulation. Jayson Tatum then went to work in overtime, scoring 10 of his game-high 36 points in the extra period to seal a 133-128 win.
Despite the loss, the Pacers should still be thrilled with their offensive performance. Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner combined to score 72 points, and Indiana shot 53.5 percent from the field as a team. The biggest key moving forward will be valuing the ball, as the Pacers committed 21 turnovers in Game 1.
Can Indiana claw its way back into the series? Or will Boston take a 2-0 lead?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
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What channel is Celtics vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | TSN 1/4 (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Pacers will air on ESPN in the United States and TSN 1/4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
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In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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Celtics vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Thursday, May 23
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Pacers will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 23. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Pacers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 86 (Celtics broadcast), 212 (Pacers broadcast)
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Celtics vs. Pacers tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for Game 2 of Celtics vs. Pacers are now available on StubHub. You can check out the seating chart for the game by clicking on the link below.
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Celtics vs. Pacers odds via BetMGM
Boston is an 8.5-point favorite heading into Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Celtics | Pacers |
| Spread | -8.5 | +8.5 |
| Moneyline | -400 | +310 |
Celtics vs. Pacers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Celtics and Pacers:
(1) Celtics vs. (6) Pacers — Boston leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 21 | Celtics 133, Pacers 128 (OT) | — | — |
| May 23 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 25 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 27 | Game 4 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 29 | Game 5* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 31 | Game 6* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| June 2 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
*If necessary