48 Minutes: Pacers/Celtics Eastern Conference Final Game #1 Post Show

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces Bruce and "World B."

0:48 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read

1:26 ... Ross tees things up and asks Bruce for his reaction. It was a dog fight and Bruce was super impressed with Indiana's defense.

3:10 ... World B feels that Indiana has a lot of solid guys off their bench and their adjustments got them back in the game after a slow start.

4:39 ... Ross pointed out that Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell made solid contributions off the bench and Bruce contrasted them with Boston's lack of bench production in game one other than Peyton Pritchard.

6:02 ... Indiana has young legs, a great coach, and had a great game plan in game one.

6:18 ... Ross and Bruce discussed Myles Turner's huge 18 point first half but were mystified that the Pacers stopped giving him the ball in the second half and he finished with just 23.

7:34 ... Ross and World B discuss the huge performance from Jrue Holiday and how he was one of Boston's saviors in game one.

9:07 ... Bruce pays tribute to Jrue Holiday and how he always does the little things that contribute to winning games.

10:39 ... Ross tees up a discussion of Jayson Tatum and how he made some questionable decisions but still came up big when it was needed.

12:31 ... Ross asks World B about the events leading up to Jaylen Brown's tying three pointer from the corner in the final seconds ... everyone felt it was a huge mistake that Pascal Siakam chose not to foul Brown before he got the shot off. World B cited several other instances where the Pacers were sloppy and made mental mistakes.

15:23 ... Bruce asked the guys about the discrepancy in free throw opportunities (30-10 in Boston's favor) ... Ross had no issue with the whistle and didn't feel there any real issues with the calls.

16:41 ... Indiana had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation and Tyrese Haliburton chose not to take a long three but Bruce pointed out that Haliburton faced relentless defense all night long but still played really well in spite of that decision.

19:30 ... Bruce asks Coach Ross if he feels the Pacers will shake off this loss or will it linger into Thursday. Ross feels the Pacers will be resilient and play well in game two.

21:08 ... World B feels Indiana has a good game plan and had Boston on its heels defensively and that could be a recipe for future success.

22:50 ... Former Celtic Aaron Nesmith played great for the Pacers and seemed to have a chip on his shoulder.

24:23 ... Game two predictions ...

26:34 ... Ross says goodbye and teases tomorrow night's show.

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