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Even after 40.5 minutes, the Lithuanian scored 19 points (6/14 doubles, 2/4 trit., 1/3 penalty), grabbed 10 balls, made 5 assists, blocked the opponent’s shot, made four errors and committed a double offense.
VIDEO: Domantas Sabonis plays Boston Celtics
The Celtics managed to “deactivate” Dressage, but only in the middle.
During the first quarter, D. Sabonis did not score any of the four pitches and for the first time this season he did not score a point during the quarter, and the Pacers fell 11 points behind in the same time.
After opening the scoring in the second half, D. Sabonis allowed the Pacers to suspend the race of the rivals, and the Indianapolis team played one of the most important sections of the game in the third half, which started 25: 8 with a difference of two digits – 74:63.
Despite the accumulated advantage, the winner of the match decided in the last seconds of the fourth quarter.
D.Sabonis scored a free throw from two to 24.9 seconds left. and increased the Pacers’ lead to 3 points (106: 103), but Jayson Tatumas responded with two free throws after the Lithuanian foul, and soon the resentment of the Pacers fumbled the ball in midfield and Marcus Smart had 11 left. , 8 seconds to play. advanced the Celtics – 107: 106.
But then it was Super Domo’s turn.
After a minute of rest, the Lithuanian scored two points on a Robert Williams foul and put the Pacers ahead 8.4 seconds. – 108: 107.
D. Sabonis missed the free throw, but on the other side of the field, the shot by J. Tatumas, who has already made a winning shot this season, was inaccurate and the Pacers saved the victory, for the third time this season.
It was already the third double for D. Sabonis this season and the centenary of his fifth season.
During the three matches already played, the Lithuanian adds 24.3 points this season, recovers 11 balls and distributes 7 assists.
The Lithuanian team achieved victory despite not having one of the leaders Victor Oladipo. Head coach Nate Bjorkgren gave the defender a break after a Chicago game played by the Pacers from Saturday through Sunday night.
The Pacers, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, remain the only teams in the Eastern Conference still experiencing the bitterness of defeat.
Already during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Pacers and Celtics will meet again in Indianapolis.
“Markers”: Malcolm Brogdon 25 (9/13 Diss., 5 res.), Domantas Sabonis 19 (10 rev. Cam., 5 res.), TJ Warren 17 (8/13 d. Holiday 13, Myles Turner 10 (7th rec. , 5 pp.).
“Celtics”: Jayson Tatum 25 (6/12 diat., 3/9 trit., 11 reb., 5 res.), Jaylen Brown 18 (8/12 diat.), Payton Pritchard 13, Robert Williams 12, Marcus Smart 11 (6 res .).
Other results:
“Los Angeles Clippers” 73: 124 “Dallas Mavericks”
“Charlotte Hornets” 106: 104 “Brooklyn Nets”
“Washington Wizards” 113: 120 “Orlando Magic”
“New Orleans Pelicans” 98:95 “San Antonio Spurs”
“Cleveland Cavaliers” 118: 94 “Philadelphia 76ers”
“New York Knicks” 130: 110 “Milwaukee Bucks”
“Chicago Bulls” 128: 129 “Golden State Warriors”
“Sacramento Kings” 100: 116 “Phoenix Suns”
“Los Angeles Lakers” 127: 91 “Minnesota Timberwolves”
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