Celtics Fall to Pacers in OT Thriller as Pascal Siakam Sinks Clutch 3

Thứ năm, 31/10/2024 | 10:08 (GMT+7)

In an intense overtime matchup, the Boston Celtics suffered their first loss of the season to the Indiana Pacers in a dramatic 135-132 finish.

Celtics Fall to Pacers in OT Thriller as Pascal Siakam Sinks Clutch 3

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers to victory with a stellar performance, scoring 29 points and sinking a game-winning 3-pointer with just 6.1 seconds remaining.

Siakam tied his career-high with six made 3-pointers and added 11 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin contributed significantly, scoring 21 of his 30 points in the second half, while Tyrese Haliburton racked up 17 points and 12 assists. The win ended Indiana's three-game losing streak.

The Celtics, trailing by 19 points in the fourth quarter, mounted a fierce comeback to force overtime. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 37 points, and Jaylen Brown added 25. Despite taking a 132-130 lead after Derrick White’s layup with 39.7 seconds left, the Celtics couldn't hold on as Siakam sealed the game for Indiana. Brown had a chance to tie the score with a 3-point attempt in the final seconds, but it fell short.

The game highlighted the Celtics' resilience but also Indiana's fast-paced, high-scoring offense, as they posted season highs in both rebounds (57) and 3-pointers (15). Up next, the Celtics will look to bounce back in Charlotte on Friday, while the Pacers head to New Orleans.

This thrilling game showcased the intensity of early-season NBA action, with both teams proving they have the firepower to go deep this season.