Home » Sports News » Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics: NBA Playoffs – Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

Match Preview: Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets will face the Boston Celtics on 23rd April 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing first-round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Boston is up 2-0 in this series, and they are looking like the firm favorites to win the series and progress to the 2nd round. However, KD will look to lead his team and win their home games to come back in the series.

Injury Report:

Celtics:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Robert Williams IIICWed, Apr 20KneeGame Time Decision
Source: CBS Sports

Nets:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Blake GriffinCFri, Apr 22AnkleGame Time Decision
Ben SimmonsPGThu, Apr 21BackExpected to be out until at least Apr 25
Joe HarrisSGSat, Mar 5AnkleOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum – Celtics

Jayson Tatum has arrived, and he has cemented himself as a top-10 player in the world with his performances throughout the season. He will be motivated to win the game for the Celtics and go 3-0 up in this series.

  • Kevin Durant – Nets

This is a big game for KD and the Nets, if he isn’t able to lead his team to a win, then it might be curtains for the Nets, and the Celtics will be in a good position to sweep them.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

MILWAUKEE, WI – JUNE 13: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during Round 2, Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on June 13 2021 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images).

The Brooklyn Nets need to win this game, if they lose again, the series might very well be over, as the Celtics will go 3-0 up.

Prediction:

  • Brooklyn Nets to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

Also Read: Top 5 NBA players under the most pressure in the upcoming playoffs

Follow our dedicated NBA page for instant NBA news and updates.