Jaylen Brown leads Boston Celtics to 2-0 victory over Indiana Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals

Jaylen Brown scored 40 points in a game where the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110. This helped the Celtics take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Brown's performance tied his best score in a playoff game. The Celtics dominated the Pacers, especially after a 20-point scoring run in the first and second quarters. The Pacers faced a setback when their star player, Tyrese Haliburton, got injured and couldn't play in the fourth quarter. The series now moves to Indiana for Game 3. Brown's motivation was questioned after he was not selected for the All-NBA team. Celtics' coach mentioned that Brown is driven to win and improve. Brown's response to not being selected was straightforward, saying he is focused on reaching the finals. In the same game, Jayson Tatum and Derrick White also played well. Pascal Siakam was the top scorer for the Pacers. Indiana will aim to bounce back in the upcoming games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Celtics' victory was largely due to Brown's outstanding performance. Despite not being selected for the All-NBA team, Brown showed his value to the Celtics. His 40 points were crucial in securing the win for Boston. The Celtics will look to continue their success in the next games.