Key Matchup: Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton lead the NBA’s top two offenses in the Eastern Conference finals as the favored Boston Celtics and underdog Indiana Pacers clash.
Offensive Prowess
- Indiana Pacers led the NBA in scoring during the regular season with an average of 123.3 points per game.
- Boston Celtics ranked No. 2 in scoring, averaging 120.6 points per contest.
Player Performances
Haliburton averaged 20.1 points per game in the regular season, while Siakam leads the Pacers in the playoffs with 21.2 points per game.
Tatum and Brown are the offensive stars for the Celtics, with Tatum averaging 24.3 points and 10.4 rebounds, and Brown averaging 23.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in the postseason.
Playoff Success
- Indiana eliminated Milwaukee and New York.
- Boston advanced by defeating Miami and Cleveland.
Injury Concerns
Boston will be without center Kristaps Porzingis due to a calf injury, impacting their lineup for the series.
Game Outlook
Boston won three out of five regular-season meetings against Indiana, setting the stage for an exciting Eastern Conference finals matchup.
“Really excited to get back out there and play,” said Boston’s Jrue Holiday. “Seems like we’ve been off for a while, so excited to get out there Game 1, kind of get it started.”