Tag: 2024 East finals

Grading Boston Celtics players in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference finals series v.s the Indiana Pacers

Which players earned the best and worst marks on the roster for their play in the Game 2 win?

The Boston Celtics now find themselves with a 2-0 lead in their 2024 NBA Eastern Conference finals series with the Indiana Pacers after beating Indiana 126-110 in Game 2 of the series this past Thursday (May 23) night at TD Garden, thanks to a huge game from star forward Jaylen Brown.

If we were handing out grades for individual Celtics players in Game 2, who would get what sort of marks? Are there players that might get an ‘A’? Did anyone do poorly enough to get an ‘F’? And which players earned the best and worst marks on the roster for their play in the Game 2 win?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, did their best to fill out Game 2 report cards on their most recent episode. Check it out for yourself below!

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Is the Eastern Conference finals series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers over?

What is the potential impact of star Indiana floor general Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury on the rest of the East finals?

Is the Eastern Conference finals series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers over? The cohost of the CLNS Media “The Big Three NBA” podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, recently sat down with reporter Bobby Manning from “The Garden Report” podcast to discuss the Celtics’ 2-0 series lead against the Pacers on a recent episode.

The pair also got into star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown’s playoff career high-matching 40-point outing in Game 2 of the series. They also analyzed the potential impact of star Indiana floor general Tyrese Haliburton’s hamstring injury on the rest of the Eastern Conference finals moving forward.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Are the Indiana Pacers going to be swept by the Boston Celtics?

Could Boston’s bad habits be their best hope?

Following an Eastern Conference finals Game 2 win versus the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden this past Thursday (May 23) night, the Boston Celtics are looking dangerous, with the storied ball club being just two wins away from a 2024 NBA Finals berth.

With a Tyrese Haliburton hamstring re-injury in Game 2 of the series, how can the Pacers bounce back and best the Celtics in seven games to defy logic and send Boston fishing? Is such a thing even possible given the circumstances? CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely, and John Zannis offer their analysis from Game 2 vs. Indiana on a recent episode of the “Garden Report” podcast.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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The Boston Celtics take control as the Eastern Conference finals series shifts to Indiana

Do the Pacers have any chance if star Indiana point guard Tyrese Haliburton is legitimately out of the game?

The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding 2-0 series Eastern Conference finals lead vs. the Indiana Pacers heading into Saturday (May 25) night’s Game 3 tilt in Indiana’s home arena of Gainsbridge Fieldhouse.

Do the Pacers have any chance if star Indiana point guard Tyrese Haliburton is legitimately out of the game injured after appearing to reaggravate the same hamstring injury that kept him out for much of the 2023-24 regular season? And what adjustments worked well for Boston in Game 2, and what’s likely to change for both ball clubs in Games 3 and 4 of the series?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, took a closer look with guest Dan Greenberg on a recent episode of their show. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Did the NBA snubbing star Boston Celtics forward for All-NBA Jaylen Brown fuel his Game 3 explosion?

Ccan he keep up this elite level of play through to the 2024 NBA Finals, should Boston advance?

Did the NBA snubbing star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown fuel his Game 3 explosion? Brown dropped 40 points to help lift the Celtics over the Indiana Pacers for a Game 2 win in the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals at TD Garden this past Thursday (May 23) night.

Is the Georgia native’s performance in this series leading him to an Eastern Conference finals Most Valuable Player award? Has Brown been overlooked unfairly by the media judging the All-NBA honors this year, once again? And can he keep up this elite level of play through to the 2024 NBA Finals, should Boston advance?

CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Jimmy Toscano, and A. Sherrod Blakely analyzed Brown’s Game 2 performance and what it means moving forward on a recent episode of the “Garden Report” podcast. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Reacting to Boston’s Game 2 win vs. the Indiana Pacers, what might be coming in Game 3

The Pacers and Celtics both may be without a key player they had available at the start of Game 2.

The NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals are headed to Indianapolis, as the Boston Celtics carry a 2-0 series lead to Gainsbridge Fieldhouse on this coming Saturday (May 25) night to face the Indiana Pacers in Game 3.

But the Pacers and Celtics both may be without a key player they had available at the start of Game 2. On Boston’s end of the court, backup big man Luke Kornet is doubtful with a sprained wrist. And it is not at all clear if star Pacers floor general Tyrese Halliburton will play after seeming to re-injure the hamstring that had him out for much of the 2023-24 regular season.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, reacted to the Game 2 win for Boston and what might be coming down the pike in Game 3.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Will the Boston Celtics be ready for Game 3 with Tyrese Halliburton out for the Pacers?

Boston has a bad habit of playing down to teams with injured stars. Have they kicked it?

Whether or not it was motivated by his being left off all three 2024 All-NBA teams or not, it was not just the fans who noticed star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown‘s tour de force against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series at TD Garden this past Thursday (May 23) night.

Teammate Jrue Holiday had plenty to say about Brown’s big night postgame. “He has it going,” said Holiday. “You all see what I see. (He’s) a great player, a great leader, but wants to win and takes things into his own hands. I’m glad to have him on my side.”

The hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, broke down what they saw from both teams postgame and what it means for Game 3. Check it out in the clip below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Boston Celtics take down Indiana Pacers 126-110 in Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals

The win came with a huge postseason game for star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown.

The Boston Celtics took down the Indiana Pacers 126-110 in Game 2 of Eastern Conference finals at TD Garden this past Thursday (May 23) night to take a 2-0 series lead. The win came with a huge postseason game for star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, as he matched his career playoff high of 40 points. But it also came with a cost, as Luke Kornet left the game early with a sprained wrist on a team already down their best center.

But on the other side of the court, star Pacers point guard Tyrese Halliburton also left the contest early as he appeared to re-injure the hamstring that had caused him to miss much of the 2023-24 regular season.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, looked back at how the game went, and what might be coming as the series shifts to Indianapolis for two games. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Will the injuries sustained in Game 2 affect the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers in Game 3?

Boston’s frontcourt got thinner, but Indy may have lost their best player for Game 3.

Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown may not have been named to an All-NBA team this week. But he took out whatever frustrations he may have had over the snub in a career-high matching 40-point night as he helped power the Celtics to a Game 2 win.

Boston now has a 2-0 lead in the 2024 Eastern Conference finals over the Indiana Pacers thanks to Brown and company, but head to Indianapolis for Game 3 of the series with a potentially injured Luke Kornet and Kristaps Porzingis still out. Indiana is looking at a potentially serious injury to star point guard Tyrese Halliburton, throwing all kinds of noise at how the game and series might play out.

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Jimmy Toscano, A. Sherrod Blakely and John Zannis, did their best to divine the answers anyway on a recent episode. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Celtics Lab 261: Breaking down Boston’s Game 2 win vs. the Pacers, what to expect in Game 3

With injuries mounting on both sides, how will Game 2’s results impact the rest of the series for Boston?

The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 126-110 in Game 2 of the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference finals thanks to a career playoff-high matching 40 points from Jaylen Brown.

But it came at the expense of backup big man Luke Kornet’s wrist being sprained on a team already thin at center; will Boston be okay with Kornet on the bench?. On the other side of the court, however, we saw Pacers star Tyrese Halliburton leave the game injured in the second half with what initially appeared to be a re-aggravation of the hamstring injury that kept him out for significant time this season.

Will he be able to play when the series shifts pack to Indiana for Game 3, and if not, is a sweep incoming? The hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Lab” podcast reacted to the win postgame from the Garden (excuse the Wi-Fi issues, please), seeing some small ball looks that paid off — and defensive lapses that did not.

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If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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