5 takeaways: Brown's 40 powers 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's 40 powers 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.

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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