The Boston Celtics came out strong in Game 1, with Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Myles Turner all performing well. Turnovers hurt the Pacers, but they kept pace with 3-point shooting. T.J. McConnell's playmaking stood out, while the Pacers struggled to contain the Celtics' momentum.
Haliburton and Turner shined for the Pacers, but the Celtics maintained control, building leads and responding to Indiana's pushes. The Celtics are playing with energy and tempo, posing a challenge for the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.