The Celtics win Game 2 thanks to Brown’s career-high 40 points.

The Celtics vs Pacers game last night ended with the Celtics leading the Pacers 126-110

The Pacers were in foul trouble throughout much of the contest, they committed 22 turnovers, leading the Celtics to 33 points.
Jaylen Brown made a clutch corner 3-pointer to tie the game at 117 with six seconds left.

Tyrese Haliburton missed a shot on the other end that could have won it, and the Eastern Conference Finals opener went to overtime.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with a career-high 40 points, including 10 in overtime.
Jayson Tatum added 23 points, and Derrick White scored 23 off the bench.

Jrue Holiday had 15 points and 10 assists for the Celtics.
Pascal Siakam scored 28 points for the Pacers, and Tyrese Haliburton had 25 points and 10 assists.

The Celtics outscored the Pacers 18-5 in overtime to secure the win.
The Celtics’ bench outscored the Pacers’ bench 45-20.

This game was the second in the Eastern Conference Finals series, and the Celtics now lead 2-0. The series moves to Indiana for Game 3 on Saturday.

The Celtics’ win marked their 14th straight playoff victory at home, tying an NBA record.
Jaylen Brown’s 40 points were a career playoff high, and he became the 5th Celtics player to score 40+ points in a playoff game.

The Celtics’ 126 points were their most in a playoff game since 1986.
The Pacers’ 22 turnovers were their most in a playoff game since 2018.

Tyrese Haliburton’s 10 assists were a career playoff high.
The Celtics’ bench outscoring the Pacers’ bench 45-20 marked the 5th time this postseason that the Celtics’ bench has outscored their opponents’ by 20+ points.

The Pacers’ Pascal Siakam has now scored 25+ points in 5 straight playoff games, a franchise record.

This game was a thrilling back-and-forth contest that saw the Celtics come from behind to force overtime and ultimately secure the win. The series now shifts to Indiana for Game 3 on Saturday, where the Pacers will look to get back in the series.