5 takeaways: Brown drops 40, lifts Celtics to 2-0 leadHaliburton's injury makes Pacers' task even tougherWhy Edwards may have to adjust his approach1 word to describe each team in conference finalsCavs dismiss Bickerstaff after 4 seasons

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.

Why Edwards may have to adjust his approach

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?

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.

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