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Key to the game: Celtics 126, Pacers 110

110 FINAL 126 Boston Celtics
TD Garden, Boston, MA May 23, 2024

Key moment

Given the way the Boston Celtics played on Thursday night, it was only a matter of time before they pulled away from the Indiana Pacers.

Well, it finally happened late in the third quarter when the C's went on a 12-3 run to pull ahead 84-71. That was their largest lead of the game up to that point, and they maintained the lead of at least 11 points for the rest of the game.

Derrick White opened the scoring with a three-pointer, which was soon followed by a step-back jump shot from Jayson Tatum. Myles Turner then scored the only points of the period for Indiana with a three-pointer before Jaylen Brown sparked a 7-0 run for Boston.

Brown, in arguably the best performance of his playoff career, answered Turner's three-pointer with one of his own 20 seconds later. He then assisted on a dunk to Oshae Brissett before capping the run with a layup.

Overall, Boston had a lead of 13 points, which at one point rose to as much as 20.

BOSTON, MA – MAY 23: Jayson Tatum #0 gives Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics a high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 23, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, user agrees to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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BOSTON, MA – MAY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 gives Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics a high five during the game against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 23, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, user agrees to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images)

Important highlight

Question 2 1:53 – [BOS 56-43] Brown Running Finger Roll Layup Shot: Made (23 PTS) Assist: Holiday (7 AST)