The Celtics erased a 24-point deficit Wednesday night against the Pacers but ultimately came up short in overtime.
Pascal Siakam drilled a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 7.1 seconds remaining in overtime which proved to be the go-ahead basket. Siakam led the Pacers with a 29-point, 11-rebound double-double.
The shot helped Indiana survive a series of Celtics’ heroics. Jayson Tatum hit a clutch stepback 3-pointer to force overtime. Neemias Queta grabbed nine rebounds in 14 minutes, helping Boston stay in the game. Derrick White was a perfect 5-for-5 from 3-point range.