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.
Celtics:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Williams III | C | Wed, Apr 20 | Knee | Game Time Decision |
Nets:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Griffin | C | Fri, Apr 22 | Ankle | Game Time Decision |
| Ben Simmons | PG | Thu, Apr 21 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Apr 25 |
| Joe Harris | SG | Sat, Mar 5 | Ankle | Out for the season |
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.
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.
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:
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