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Celtics-Pacers recap: Furious C's comeback falls short in OT loss

Boston erased a 24-point deficit but couldn't outlast Indiana in overtime.

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Full game highlights from the Boston Celtics’ 135-132 OT loss to the Indiana Pacers. Boston overcame a 24-point deficit in the final seconds of the fourth quarter to force overtime, but fell just short in their first loss of the season.

What to Know

  • The Celtics are now 4-1 on the season. The Pacers snapped a three-game skid to improve to 2-3.
  • Jayson Tatum forced OT with a 3-pointer that erased a 24-point deficit.
  • Jaylen Brown shot just 11-of-30 from the floor (1-11 from 3-point range).
  • Boston will look to bounce back Friday in Charlotte. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.

The Boston Celtics' valiant comeback effort fell just short Wednesday night as they fell to the Indiana Pacers in overtime, 135-132.

Jayson Tatum (37 points) sent the game to OT with a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter. His shot erased a 24-point deficit and gave Boston a chance to preserve its perfect record.

The Celtics couldn't keep it up in overtime, however, as their night fittingly ended with their open looks not falling. They finished 40.4 percent from the floor while the Pacers shot 48.1 percent. Indiana also dominated the points in the paint, 62-44.

Bennedict Mathurin (30 points) and Pascal Siakam (29 points, 6-8 3-PT) were the stars for the Pacers.

The C's will look to get back on track Friday when they visit the Charlotte Hornets.

Check out our live blog below for a complete recap of the matchup.

October 30, 2024 10:34 pm

‘Weren't able to match their energy'

October 30, 2024 10:25 pm

Mazzulla speaks on tough loss

October 30, 2024 10:14 pm

Highlights from the Celtics' OT loss

October 30, 2024 9:57 pm

FINAL: Pacers 135, Celtics 132 (OT)

October 30, 2024 9:34 pm

Tatum sends it to OT

October 30, 2024 9:28 pm

C's mounting a comeback

October 30, 2024 9:09 pm

C's start slow in fourth

October 30, 2024 8:58 pm

End of third quarter

October 30, 2024 8:45 pm

Turning into a rout

October 30, 2024 8:37 pm

No answers for Siakam

October 30, 2024 8:19 pm

Pummeled in the paint

October 30, 2024 8:17 pm

Halftime

October 30, 2024 8:04 pm

Pacers extend lead

October 30, 2024 7:52 pm

Pritchard staying hot

October 30, 2024 7:46 pm

D-White beats the buzzer

October 30, 2024 7:45 pm

End of first quarter

October 30, 2024 7:35 pm

Pacers up early

October 30, 2024 7:24 pm

Tatum staying in

October 30, 2024 7:23 pm

Tatum takes shot to face

October 30, 2024 6:58 pm

Lonnie Walker IV signs overseas

October 30, 2024 6:51 pm

Pacers starting five

October 30, 2024 6:46 pm

Celtics starting five

October 30, 2024 5:58 pm

Myles Turner OUT for Indy

October 30, 2024 5:56 pm

Sam Hauser is BACK

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