Pacers Fall to Celtics in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Finals
Brown Explodes for 40 Points as Boston Takes 2-0 Lead
Celtics Outlast Pacers in Overtime in Game 1
**Boston, MA (May 21, 2024)** - 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. Brown was unstoppable throughout the game, hitting 14-of-24 shots from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range. The Pacers were led by Tyrese Haliburton's 25 points, but they could not keep up with the Celtics' high-powered offense. Boston shot 52.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, while the Pacers shot just 41.7% from the field and 29.4% from three-point range. The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Pacers 50-34. Tristan Thompson led the way for Boston with 12 rebounds, while Myles Turner had 10 rebounds for the Pacers. The Celtics are now one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018. Game 3 of the series will be played in Indianapolis on Monday, May 23.
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