The Brooklyn Nets will face the Boston Celtics on 17th April 2022, in what will be the 1st game of the series between them in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs 2022.
Boston has been one of the best teams in the league since the start of 2022, and they have set their expectations quite high, as they prepare themselves to face a tough test against the Nets.
The Nets on the other hand have got Kyrie and KD playing together, and that’s what they needed, as their duo is capable of defeating any team in the league by themselves.
Nets:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | PG | Thu, Apr 14 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Apr 25 |
| Joe Harris | SG | Sat, Mar 5 | Ankle | Out for the season |
Celtics:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Morgan | SF | Mon, Apr 11 | Covid-19 | Game Time Decision |
| Robert Williams III | C | Mon, Mar 28 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least May 1 |
Playoffs are here and KD is fit to play, which is why we expect him to have a big game and lead his team from the front against a tough team.
Tatum throughout the season has shown that he can lead a team in big games, and that exactly will be the same case here, as he will look to get the win for his team.
This will be a very closely fought game between two good teams, but the Celtics might edge this one out, as they are playing at home.
Prediction:
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