5 takeaways: Brown drops 40, lifts Celtics to 2-0 leadHaliburton's injury makes Pacers' task even tougherCavs dismiss Bickerstaff after 4 seasonsEdwards may have to adjust his approach in Game 21 word to describe each team in conference finals

5 takeaways: Brown drops 40, lifts Celtics to 2-0 lead

Jaylen Brown is fueled by a snub, Indiana is derailed by an injury and home has never seemed so sweet for the Pacers.

Haliburton's injury makes Pacers' task even tougher

An uphill battle gets even steeper for the Pacers if Tyrese Haliburton is forced to miss Game 3 against the Celtics.

Cavs dismiss Bickerstaff after 4 seasons

The coach went 170-159 in 4 seasons in Cleveland and led the team to 50 wins each of the past 2 seasons.

Edwards may have to adjust his approach in Game 2

With the Mavs throwing different looks at him and clogging the lane, Anthony Edwards may need to facilitate more in Game 2.

1 word to describe each team in conference finals

What word encapsulates the state of the Celtics, Pacers, Mavs and Wolves as they take part in the conference finals?

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