On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics stole a nail-biting 133-128 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The game’s pivotal moment came in the dying seconds of regulation for Jaylen Brown, who later got a shoutout from Jayson Tatum for his clutch shot.
Tatum took center stage at the post-game press conference when his face was adorned with satisfaction and elation. With the thrill of victory still coursing through his veins, he couldn’t resist sharing his thoughts on Brown’s game-changing 3-pointer in the dying seconds of regulation.
“That sh*t was wild. But stay present, stay in the moment. As long as there is time on the clock, we feel like we have a chance,” Tatum said.
Brown’s momentous shot ended a frenetic sequence of events. With the Pacers committing a turnover on an errant inbounds pass, the Celtics seized the opportunity to turn the tide in their favor. Brown, who had been relatively quiet in the fourth quarter, rose to the occasion when it mattered most.
Nevertheless, Jrue Holiday also demands applause, as his precise pass gave Brown the perfect position to deliver the crucial shot. With just 6.1 seconds remaining on the clock, Brown’s three-pointer leveled the score at 117-117, igniting a wave of momentum that carried the Celtics into overtime.
Celtics Make history with ‘Triple J’s Prowess
Throughout the thrilling showdown between the Celtics and the Pacers, the trio of Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Jaylen Brown put forward their basketball brilliance. Hence, the Pacers’ efforts fell short of containing the relentless efforts of the Celtics’ dynamic trio.
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Meanwhile, the Celtics’ triumph wasn’t just a mere win. Instead, it was a groundbreaking moment in NBA playoff history. With their exceptional display of skill and determination, Tatum, Holiday, and Brown became the first trio in NBA playoff history to record 25 points and three steals in a single game.
Tatum, who got a wake-up call from Kendrick Perkins, was particularly awesome among them. His stellar performance saw him tally an impressive 36 points, including 10 crucial points in overtime that proved pivotal in securing the victory. Alongside Tatum, Jrue Holiday contributed a season-high 28 points, while Brown finished the game with 26.
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