Pacers and Celtics to Meet in Eastern Conference Finals
Boston Heavily Favored But Pacers Aim to Surprise
Live Coverage on ESPN; Playoff Expectations Vary Widely
The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers will face off in the Eastern Conference finals, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.
The Celtics enter the series as heavy favorites, having finished with the league's best record during the regular season. The Pacers, on the other hand, are a young and up-and-coming team that has exceeded expectations all season long.
The two teams have very different playoff expectations. The Celtics are expected to win the series and advance to the NBA Finals, while the Pacers are hoping to pull off an upset and make a deep run into the postseason.
The Eastern Conference finals will begin on Tuesday, May 16, with live coverage on ESPN.
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