That was a close one! The Indiana Pacers didn’t back down. The Boston Celtics were forced to dig deep. It might not have been pretty, but the Celtics found a way to get the desired result, even if they made life difficult for themselves for stretches of the game.
For anyone who wants to say the Celtics haven’t been tested in these playoffs, point to this game as an example of why they’re wrong. Boston showed grit, determination and exceptional self-belief to pull themselves back into this one and ultimately grind out a win in overtime.