The sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers, who almost stole Game 1, will try to even the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals at one point when they play the first-seeded Boston Celtics in Game 2 on Thursday. On Tuesday, Boston overcame forced overtime and won 133–128. In their two Game 2 meetings in the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Pacers (47-35), who have won two of their previous three postseason series versus Boston, are 2-0. The Celtics (64-18) have defeated Indiana in four of their six encounters this season. They are 4-2 at home in the postseason. For Boston, Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is still out.
At 8 p.m. ET, the game from Boston’s TD Garden will begin. This playoffs, the Pacers are averaging a league-best 115.2 points per game, while the Celtics are averaging the second-best 110.4. The most recent Pacers vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus have Boston as an 8.5-point favourite, and the total points scored over/under is 225.5. Check out the SportsLine Projection Model’s NBA predictions and betting recommendations before selecting a Celtics vs. Pacers team.
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The Pacers vs. Celtics match is the model’s current focus, and it has just finalised its NBA predictions and choices. Visit SportsLine right now to see the model’s selections. The NBA odds and trends for the Pacers vs. Celtics game are as follows:
•Boston -8.5 is the Pacers vs. Celtics spread.
•Over/under for the Pacers vs. Celtics: 225.5 points
•Pacers vs. Celtics betting lines: Boston -385, Indiana +303
•IND: In 47 of their previous 70 games, the Pacers have reached the fourth-quarter game total under (+20.40 units).
•BOS: In 35 of their last 41 games, the Celtics have hit the first-half money line (+28.30 units).
•Pacers vs. Celtics predictions: Check out SportsLine’s predictions
The reason the Celtics are able to
Shooting guard Derrick White almost had a double-double in the first game by scoring 15 points, dishing out nine assists, and grabbing six rebounds. He maintained his excellent postseason performance with an outstanding 18 points, six assists, and five rebounds in the Cavaliers’ Game 5 loss. Eleven postseason games have seen him score ten or more goals. His best performance came in Game 4 of the first round against Miami, when they won 102-88 and he finished with 38 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. In 11 postseason games, he is averaging 17.9 points, 4.3 assists, and four rebounds.
In the first game, Jrue Holiday, the point guard, was unstoppable, scoring 28 points with seven rebounds, eight assists, and three steals. He is averaging 12 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.4 steals in 38.1 minutes of play this season in 11 games, all of which he has started. In the decisive victory against Cleveland in Game 5, he contributed 13 points, four assists, and three rebounds. He had a strong performance versus the Pacers in the regular season, averaging 14 points, six rebounds, 4.4 assists, and one block in five games.
Why the Pacers are able to
Centre Myles Turner had a double-double in the first game, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. He defeated the New York Knicks in Games 6 and 7, scoring 17 points in both games to close off the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Six straight games have seen him score in double figures, including a 21-point and 10-rebound effort in a 111-106 victory against the Knicks in Game 3. He is averaging 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.8 blocks in 14 playoff games.
The 24-year-old former second-round choice Andrew Nembhard is fresh off a 12-point, seven-assist, and three-rebound performance in Game 1. He scored 20 points, dished out six assists, grabbed five rebounds, and played 34 minutes in a 130-109 shutout victory against New York on Sunday. Nembhard scored 15 points, pulled down five rebounds, and dishevelled five assists in Game 6 of that series. He is averaging 12.9 points, five assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 14 postseason games.
How to choose the Pacers vs the Celtics
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