Boston Celtics Take 2-0 Lead in Eastern Conference Finals

Brown Explodes for 40 as Celtics Top Pacers

The Boston Celtics are up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference finals after a 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers. Jaylen Brown exploded for 40 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

5 takeaways from Boston's overtime victory in Game 1

1. Down late in regulation, Boston used a 10-0 run to force overtime.
2. Boston's defense held Indiana to just 38% shooting from the field.
3. Brown was unstoppable, shooting 14-of-25 from the field and 6-of-10 from three-point range.
4. Jayson Tatum added 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics.
5. The Pacers were led by Domantas Sabonis, who had 24 points and 10 rebounds.

The Celtics will look to take a 3-0 lead in the series when they host the Pacers in Game 3 on Saturday night.

Conclusion

The Celtics are now one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals. They will look to close out the series in Game 3 on Saturday night. The Pacers, meanwhile, will need to find a way to slow down Brown and Tatum if they want to have any chance of winning the series.