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Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2020/21 NBA playoffs

Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets will play again todayfor the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Check out all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

Marcus Smart playing defense on Jams Harden. (Getty)
Marcus Smart playing defense on Jams Harden. (Getty)

Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets will play again today, May 30, at 7:00 pm (ET) at the TD Garden in Boston. for the first round of the 2020/21 NBA playoffs. Here, you’ll find all the match information, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

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Even when things are going south, the Boston Celtics can count on their home crowd to make things difficult for their rivals. That’s why no one wants to set foot on the TD Garden come playoff time.

Then again, Brad Stevens’ team is going to need way more than just a little push if they want to make things interesting vs. the Brooklyn Nets and their offensive juggernaut in this playoff series.

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Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Match Information

Date: Sunday, May 30, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Location: TD Garden, Boston

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Times By State In The U.S

ET: 7:00 PM
CT: 6:00 PM
MT: 5:00 PM
PT: 4:00 PM

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Storylines

The Boston Celtics are tied for the most NBA championships in league history so it’s not like they’re not used to this stage. However, they’re just too banged up to be able to take down the most overpowered team in the NBA.

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The Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3 is just impossible to contain, and even if they’re not at their best any given night, they just have so many weapons. Even if they shut down that narrative, we all know that it’s championship-or-bust time for the Nets.

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Results

Boston Celtics: 36-36(21-15 at Home)

Brooklyn Nets: 48-24 (20-16 on The Road)

Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Lineups

Boston Celtics

Kemba Walker (PG)
Marcus Smart (SG)
Evan Fournier (SF)
Jayson Tatum (PF)
Tristan Thompson(C)

Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving (PG)
James Harden (SG)
Joe Harris (SF)
Kevin Durant (PF)
Deandre Jordan (C)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets In The U.S

The 2020/21 NBA playoffs between Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets to be played on May 30 at the TD Garden in Boston will be broadcasted in the US by TNT,and NBA League Pass.

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Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Predictions And Odds

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers believe that the Brooklyn Nets will bounce back and get a win on the road. Right now, they’re favored by 7.5 points, while the game total is set at a whopping 229 points.

FanDuel
Handicap Nets -7.5
Game Total o/u 229
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* Odds via FanDuel

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