Celtics Hold Off Pacers for Hard Fought Victory
Tatum and Haliburton Lead the Way
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 118-101 on Tuesday night at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points, while Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 33 points.
Celtics Dominate First Half
The Celtics came out firing in the first half, shooting 58.8% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range. Tatum was particularly effective, scoring 19 points in the half. The Celtics built a 20-point lead heading into the break.
Pacers Rally in Second Half
The Pacers came out strong in the second half, cutting the Celtics lead to just four points with 5:14 remaining in the third quarter. Haliburton was a key part of the Pacers' run, scoring 14 points in the third quarter.
Celtics Hold On for Victory
The Celtics were able to hold on for the victory, thanks in part to some key plays from Tatum. Tatum blocked two shots in the final minutes of the game, helping the Celtics secure the win.
Conclusion
The Celtics' victory was a hard-fought one, but they were able to get the job done thanks to a strong performance from Tatum and the rest of the team. The Pacers gave the Celtics a run for their money, but ultimately the Celtics were able to come away with the victory.
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