Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics to Game 2 Win
Celtics Take 3-0 Lead, One Win Away from NBA Finals
Brown's 40-Point Performance Leads to Victory
The Boston Celtics are now just one win away from advancing to the NBA Finals after defeating the Indiana Pacers 114-111 in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics with a dominant 40-point performance, while Jayson Tatum added 29 points and Marcus Smart chipped in with 20 points.
The Pacers put up a valiant fight, led by Tyrese Haliburton's 25 points and Andrew Nembhard's 23 points. However, the Celtics' defense proved too strong in the end, as they held the Pacers to just 41.3% shooting from the field.
The Celtics will now head to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Friday night. With a win, they will punch their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2018. The Pacers, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid a sweep and force a Game 4 back in Boston.
Conclusion
Visit ESPN for Boston Celtics live scores, video highlights, and the latest news. Jaylen Brown's statement-making performance in Game 2 has put the Celtics in a commanding position in the series. With one more win, they will be on their way to the NBA Finals. The Pacers, however, are not going down without a fight. They will need to find a way to slow down Brown and Tatum if they want to keep their season alive.
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