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NBA announces Celtics vs. Pacers East Finals schedule

The Celtics finally know their East Finals opponent as they’ll take on the Pacers. The C’s also get a huge benefit as they last played nearly a week ago as they defeated the Cavaliers in five games. On the other hand, the Pacers needed all seven games to overcome the Knicks in the East semifinals.

Indiana is in the conference finals for the first time since 2014. The Pacers are a young, up-and-coming squad, but they’ve still put together a deep playoff run. On the flip side, the C’s are in the East Finals for the sixth time in the last eight seasons. It’s the first time since 2019 the two teams have met in the playoffs.

The Celtics will likely be shorthanded themselves to start the series with big man Kristaps Porzingis continuing rehab on his right calf injury. But it sounds like Porzingis can make his return sometime in the East Finals, so that’s a positive sign for the Celtics. Boston will still be favorites in the East Finals regardless of if Porzingis is available as the C’s will look to advance to the NBA Finals for the second time in the last three seasons.

     

  
  

    

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Here’s a look at the full 2024 Eastern Conference Finals schedule:

Game 1: Pacers at Celtics on Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m.(Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

Game 2: Pacers at Celtics on Thursday, May 23, 8 p.m.(Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

Game 3: Celtics at Pacers on Saturday, May 25, 8:30 p.m.(Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

Game 4: Celtics at Pacers on Monday, May 27, 8 p.m.(Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

Game 5: Pacers at Celtics on Wednesday, May 29, 8 p.m. (if necessary) (Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

Game 6: Celtics at Pacers on Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. (if necessary) (Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

Game 7: Pacers at Celtics on Sunday, June 2, 8 p.m. (if necessary) (Tickets: StubHub | Vividseats)

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