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Jaylen Brown's 40 Points Lead Celtics to 2-0 Series Lead with 126-110 Win Over Pacers

May 24, 2024, 02:08 AM

The Boston Celtics secured a 126-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, taking a 2-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with a playoff career-high 40 points, responding emphatically after being snubbed from the All-NBA team. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White each contributed 23 points, while Jrue Holiday added 15 points and 10 assists. The Celtics' dominant performance included a 20-0 run and a 17-0 run in the second quarter, which helped them maintain control of the game. Boston outscored Indiana 54 points in the paint. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points, but it was not enough to overcome Boston's offensive onslaught. Tyrese Haliburton's health status remains a concern for Indiana. The series now shifts to Indiana for Game 3, scheduled for Saturday at 8:30pm ET on ABC.