Live Coverage: Celtics Take 2-0 Lead as Brown Dominates Pacers
Brown Scores Game-High 40 Points in Pacers Victory
Boston, Massachusetts - The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals against the Indiana Pacers, thanks to a dominant performance by Jaylen Brown. Brown scored a game-high 40 points, including a clutch three-pointer to tie the game at the end of regulation, as the Celtics escaped with a 133-128 overtime win in Game 1 Tuesday night.
Pacers Push Celtics to the Limit
Despite Brown's heroics, the Pacers gave the Celtics a run for their money. Indiana led by as many as 18 points in Game 3, but the Celtics rallied to steal the win. The Pacers shot 53.5% from the field, but the Celtics' defense stepped up in the clutch, holding Indiana to just 33% shooting in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Brown's Late-Game Heroics
Brown was unstoppable in the final minutes of regulation, scoring 11 of the Celtics' last 13 points. He hit a game-tying three-pointer with just 1.5 seconds remaining, sending the game into overtime. In overtime, Brown scored the first five points to give the Celtics a lead they would not relinquish.
Conclusion
The Celtics now hold a commanding lead in the series, but the Pacers have shown they can compete with the defending Eastern Conference champions. Game 3 will be played in Indiana on Monday night, and the Pacers will be looking to get back into the series. However, with Brown playing at the level he is, the Celtics will be tough to beat.
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