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, we take a look at the team preview, starting line-up, injury report, etc.
Match details
Game: Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics, Game 4
Time: 05:30 AM (IST) and 08:00 PM E.T (Eastern Time)
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Live Coverage: ESPN and Jio Cinema
Indiana Pacers Preview:
In the Eastern Conference Final Indiana Pacers are facing a setback as they are losing 0-3 to Boston Celtics. In NBA history, no team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit to win a series. Although the Indiana Pacers are aware that their journey is coming to an end in the Eastern Conference Finals. With Tyrese Haliburton getting injured in Game 2 things are not in favour of Indiana Pacers. Six of the last ten games for the Indiana Pacers have ended in losses.
Boston Celtics Preview:
Boston Celtics are verge of getting into the NBA Finals after a two-year-long wait. This time in the semi-final they are facing Indiana Pacers and are leading 3-0 in the series. If they win Game 4 on Monday they will book the spot in the NBA Finals. Now Boston Celtics have won six straight games.
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics injury reports:
Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton doubtful for Game 4
Boston Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis not available for Game 4
Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics starting line-up:
Indiana Pacers: Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Ben Sheppard, Andrew Nembhard
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White