The Celtics have used the energy from the TD Garden crowd to get out to a 2-0 series lead, coming back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win by eight points in Game 2. Jayson Tatum added 26 points, including some clutch late buckets to help seal the win for Boston.
He continued, saying "that's what's going to get you to the next level but we've shown that".
As the second half got underway, all eyes were on the Pacers, who managed to score a playoff franchise-low of eight points in the third quarter of Game 1. With Irving on the bench, the Celtics responded with an 8-0 run.
So far, the Rockets have gone 22-of-42 (52.4%) from the field (Jazz: 18-of-52 shooting) including 13 three-pointers on 50.0% efficiency (Jazz: 4-of-22 on 3's). "And so, in the last couple minutes of the game, he just made the right play", said Brad Stevens. Eric Gordon has added eight points on a flawless 3-for-3 shooting from the field.
The Pacers then turned over the ball with a chance to tie, and the Celtics pulled away with a 3-point play by Tatum and two late free throws by Hayward.
Harden had 32 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Rockets led from the start to record a straightforward win.
"Tonight gives us confidence but anything can happen on the road", Irving said.
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Now, Boston heads to Bankers Life Fieldhouse where IN posted a record of 29-12 IN the regular season. Myles Turner finished with six blocks.
Thaddeus Young chipped in with 15 points, while Darren Collison and Tyreke Evans had 13 apiece for Indiana.
Kyrie Irving's 28 points (on 12-for-21) lead the way for the Celtics, who have now committed 13 turnovers on the night; the Pacers have converted these turnovers into 20 points. But, when crunch time hit in the fourth quarter and Boston ramped up its defensive intensity, in simply couldn't buy a bucket.
IN is led by 13 points from Thaddeus Young, who has also snagged three steals in 16 minutes of action. Detroit star Blake Griffin sat out again with a left knee injury, but received a technical for the second straight game for arguing from the bench.
Horford was a game-time decision with an illness but was able to remain in the Celtics' starting lineup.
It was a much closer game than Boston's prior contest, which saw both teams struggling to shoot from the field. He also grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds.
Milwaukee takes an 11-point lead into the second quarter after a red-hot shooting performance in the first.
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