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Celtics survive Pacers in OT to take Game 1 of East finals

The Indiana Pacers came into Boston and pushed the Celtics to the brink on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Based on past performance, it’s unlikely that generating good offense will be a problem for either team.

Luka Doncic scored 35 points and handed out 10 assists as Dallas Mavericks moved one win away from the Western Conference semifinals.

Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a tiebreaking layup in overtime as the visiting Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination.

Jamal Murray hit a tiebreaking 14-footer with four seconds left to send the host Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference semifinals.

Anthony Edwards scored 31 of his 40 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-game sweep of the host Phoenix Suns.