Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 40 factors to steer the Boston Celtics to a 126-110 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Thursday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Brown was 14 of 27 from the ground and made 8 of 11 free throws. He added 5 rebounds. Boston had a 13-point lead after three quarters and the Pacers have been by no means nearer than 11 factors within the fourth.
The victory gave Boston a 2-0 lead within the best-of-seven sequence, which can shift to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Saturday. The Celtics received Game 1 133-128 in extra time.
“I think we adjusted a little bit better in Game 2,” Brown stated. “I still think we can play a little better, so we’re looking forward to doing that in Game 3.”
The Pacers are not sure whether or not level guard Tyrese Haliburton will likely be accessible for that recreation. He left with left hamstring soreness within the third quarter Thursday. He collected 10 factors and eight assists in 28 minutes. He missed 10 video games in January with a left hamstring pressure.
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“Losing Ty for the game obviously is a big blow,” Indiana coach Rick Carlisle stated. “We’ll know more (Friday) and even more Saturday. … I know you want details. I don’t have much.”
Pascal Siakam made 13 of 17 field-goal makes an attempt and led the Pacers with 28 factors. Andrew Nembhard added 16 factors for Indiana.
Jayson Tatum and Derrick White every scored 23 factors for the Celtics. Al Horford had six factors and a game-high 10 rebounds.
Brown led all first-half scorers with 24 factors. Boston trailed 27-25 after one quarter however held a 57-51 halftime lead.
Boston surged in entrance due to a 20-0 run. The Celtics scored the ultimate three factors within the first quarter and the primary 17 factors within the second quarter to take a 42-27 lead. Indiana didn’t rating within the second quarter till Aaron Nesmith made two free throws with 6:45 remaining within the quarter.
Indiana was inside two factors, 68-66, after Siakam’s 3-pointer with 7:55 remaining within the third, however Boston had a 93-80 benefit coming into the ultimate 12 minutes.
The Pacers have a 6-0 dwelling report within the playoffs this season. The Celtics are 4-0 on the highway.
Indiana additionally misplaced the primary two video games towards the New York Knicks within the convention semifinals after which received that sequence in seven video games.
“The only thing we should be thinking about is they were down 2-0 a series ago and they brought it to Game 7 and they do a great job protecting their home court,” Boston coach Joe Mazzulla stated. “They’re undefeated at home, so it’s going to take a lot more than confidence to get the job done, and we have to focus on the details and the execution. … I know they’re going to respond, so it’s up to us to do the same.”
The Celtics’ Luke Kornet left the sport within the first quarter with a sprained left wrist and didn’t return to the courtroom.
Boston middle Kristaps Porzingis missed his eighth straight recreation with a calf pressure.
