Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics May 23 2024 Player Box Scores
Boston Celtics extend series lead to 2-0 over Indiana Pacers
Jaylen Brown Explodes for 40 Points in Celtics' Game 2 Win
The Boston Celtics are one step closer to the NBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers 126-110 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. The Celtics now hold a 2-0 lead in the series, putting them in a commanding position to advance.
Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics with a game-high 40 points. Brown was efficient from the field, shooting 15-of-24, and he also added 9 rebounds and 5 assists to his stat line. Jayson Tatum added 24 points for the Celtics, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 18 points.
The Pacers were led by Domantas Sabonis, who had 24 points and 11 rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon added 21 points, and Caris LeVert contributed 19 points. However, the Pacers were unable to keep pace with the Celtics, who shot 51.5% from the field compared to the Pacers' 42.5%.
The Celtics will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series when they host the Pacers in Game 3 on Saturday night. The Pacers, meanwhile, will need to find a way to slow down Brown and the Celtics' offense if they want to get back into the series.
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