The Indiana Pacers lost to the Boston Celtics on their home court in the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals (111-114). The Celtics now lead the best-of-seven series 3-0. The top scorer for the Pacers in the game on May 26 was Andrew Nembhard, who scored 32 points. T.J. McConnell contributed 23 points, Pascal Siakam added 22, and Myles Turner recorded a double-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist.
The Pacers finished the regular season with a record of 47 wins and 35 losses, placing sixth in the Eastern Conference. Tyrese Haliburton’s participation in the next game is questionable due to a sprain that caused him to miss the previous game.
In the game on May 26, Boston only lost the third quarter. The greatest contribution to their victory came from Jayson Tatum, who recorded a double-double with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Al Horford added 23, and Derrick White, the team’s best playmaker, contributed 13 points.
The Celtics finished the regular season with 64 wins and 18 losses, winning the regular season championship. Key player Kristaps Porzingis, who has been injured since the beginning of the playoffs, remains sidelined.
Our prediction: Boston to win with a -6.5 point spread, including overtime, at odds of 1.76.
Boston and Indiana have shown good scoring performances in their head-to-head games. In three of the last four matches, the 220-point mark has been surpassed. It looks like both teams will again focus more on offense, providing spectators with an exciting game.
Our prediction: Total points over 224.5, including overtime, at odds of 2.02.
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