Celtics Host Pacers in NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1
Sixers Advance After Heat Win
The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the first time in a decade. The sixth-seeded Pacers upset the No. 3 Miami Heat in seven games in the second round to reach the conference finals, where they will face the top-seeded Boston Celtics.
The Celtics cruised through the first two rounds of the playoffs, sweeping the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. They will be looking to continue their dominant play against the Pacers, who they have a 3-1 record against this season.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals will be played on Tuesday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. EDT at TD Garden in Boston.
The Pacers are led by All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 20.3 points, 9.7 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game in the playoffs. Domantas Sabonis is also having a strong postseason, averaging 19.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.
The Celtics are led by All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game in the playoffs. Jaylen Brown is also playing well, averaging 23.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
The Celtics are the favorites to win the Eastern Conference finals, but the Pacers are a dangerous team that has already proven that they can upset a higher-seeded opponent. The series is sure to be a competitive one, and Game 1 will be a crucial matchup for both teams.
Get real-time NBA coverage and scores as the Boston Celtics take on the Indiana Pacers at 800pm EDT on May 21 2024.
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