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

Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics will play on Saturday, May 22, at 8:00 pm (ET) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn 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.

The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics hold some recent history. They pulled off one of the most controversial trades of all time years ago with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, and Kyrie Irving left Boston to join Brooklyn two seasons ago.

That's why you know that the home team will have some extra motivation to beat the team that has often gotten the last laugh against them, especially considering how they've fared recently.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics: Match Information

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM (ET)
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn

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

ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics: Storylines

You don't have to be a basketball connoisseur to tell that the Brooklyn Nets are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference and it's not even close. There's not much you could do against Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden; and it seems like the only thing that could hold them back is an injury.

The Boston Celtics sure know one thing or two about injuries. They've struggled to stay healthy for most of the season and will be without star guard/forward Jaylen Brown until next season. Jayson Tatum has a lot of weight on his shoulders right now but that didn't seem to bother him when he scored 50 points to secure a playoff berth.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics: Results

Brooklyn Nets: 48-24 (28-8 at Home)

Boston Celtics: 36-36 (15-21 on The Road)

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics: Lineups

Brooklyn Nets

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

Boston Celtics

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

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

The 2020/21 NBA playoffs between Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics to be played on May 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn will be broadcasted in the US by ABC, and NBA League Pass.

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics: Predictions And Odds

As expected, oddsmakers believe that the Brooklyn Nets will get an easy win at home in Game 1. Right now, they're favored by 8 points, while the game total is set at 227.5 points.