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Pacers’ Unusual Turnovers Cost Them Game 1 Against Celtics

Pacers’ Unusual Turnovers Cost Them Game 1 Against Celtics

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) scramble for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

The Indiana Pacers outperformed the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, shooting better, dishing more assists, and securing more bench points. They held a five-point lead with two minutes left in the fourth quarter and a three-point lead with 10 seconds remaining. Despite this, they lost 133-128 in overtime, trailing 1-0 […]