The Celtics defense held the Pacers in check early, going into the second up five. The Pacers were nearly perfect from 3 in the second, but Anfernee Simons had 12 to help Boston keep a three-point lead. The Celtics imploded early in the third, but recovered to head into the fourth down two. It grew to eight, but the Celtics were able to tie the game in the final minute, but Pascal Siakam made his last shot for Boston while White missed his.