Some thought this series would be easy for the Celtics, but the result of game 1 proved them wrong. We have a series here, and I'm sure we will see more entertaining action ahead.
I wouldn't say it's lucky though, I mean Brown could have a good 3 point percentage. But if he didn't make it, will be over for the Celtics in game 1. But yeah, this is just game one and it shows that even if the Boston is the top seed, the Pacers have been in two tough series already and they are well built for this kind of big games.
Pacers are still a big underdog in game 2, but there could be NBA bettors who might go with them ML for a huge upset next game.
It will be a entertaining series for sure and I'm seeing the Pacers giving the Celtics a run in this series.
I'm in the impression that Boston will take this big upset as Pacers almost take this game 1 in front of thier home crowd, though it's not a kind of luck it's more on taking the responsibility as we know that Brown is one of the leader of this squad, for the Pacers, they fell short during OT Haliburton's efforts almost been paid, but Celtics protects their home advantage.
Let see if how both teams will adjust this coming game 2, like you said after witnessing that thrilling game 1, for sure we will see more it's a series of adjustments for both squads.