Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final will take place between Indiana Pacers (IND) and Boston Celtics (BOS). Boston Celtics are leading the series by 2-0 as they have won 2 games at their home. Game 3 will take place in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Boston Celtics are the most dominating team in the NBA so far. They have defeated the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers to reach the final.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are yet to win a game in the Eastern Conference Final series. They are appearing in the final since 2014. So far, they have faced two defeats to the Boston Celtics. In Game 3 Indiana Pacers will look to win the game. Hence on that note, let us take a look at the team preview, starting line-up, injury report, etc.
Match details
Game: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics, Game 3
Time: 06:00 AM (IST) and 05:30 PM E.T (Eastern Time)
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Live Coverage: ESPN and Jio Cinema
Indiana Pacers Preview:
Since 2014 Indiana Pacers are back in Eastern Conference Finals. They finished in the sixth position in the regular season. To reach the semi-final Indiana Pacers defeated Milwaukee Bucks by 4-2. In the semi-final, they faced the New York Knicks. However, they defeated them by 4-3 and the series went on to Game 7. In the finals, they are facing the Boston Celtics and are already two games down. Going to Game 3 they will look for a win against them.
Boston Celtics Preview:
Boston Celtics had a perfect run in the regular season as they finished on top spot in the Eastern Conference. Going into playoffs they faced Miami Heat and defeated them by 4-1. In the semi-final, they won 4-1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the finals, they are taking on the Indiana Pacers. Boston Celtics have won two against in the final and going into Game 3 they will aim for the win.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics injury reports:
Boston Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis not available for Game 3
Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton may not be available for Game 3
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics starting line-up:
Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Obi Toppin, Andrew Nembhard.
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White.