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What a game 1! One thing Boston hasn't had much this whole season are close games, or moments of adversity, last night they had both in a big way. But they came up huge in clutch, Jaylen Brown hitting that shot was a dagger in Indiana's back, and only the first game. As the old adage goes, up by 3, do you foul? A lot of people are criticizing Indiana for not doing just that, even though Carlisle came out and said he told his team to foul, Siakam didn't look to get there in time to commit the foul before the shot, so he had to adjust and move out of the way before Brown got the shot up, that is also the scenario you run into is fouling while in the act of shooting, so its a damned if you do and damned if you don't situation. Tatum continues his great play after a lackluster start to the playoffs, role players are doing their thing. Can Boston come out in game 2 and ride this wave of momentum? Or will Indiana come out ready to play and steal homecourt? This series doesn't have the intrigue of the WCF, but should still be a great one to follow & watch.