Pacers and Celtics Clash in Eastern Conference Finals

Pacers Surprise, Celtics Favored

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics will face off in the Eastern Conference Finals, with the Celtics holding a significant advantage in playoff experience and regular season record. The Pacers, led by All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, have defied expectations and upset the Philadelphia 76ers in the semifinals. The Celtics, meanwhile, have cruised through the playoffs so far, sweeping the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets.

Analysis and Prediction

On paper, the Celtics are the clear favorites in this series. They have a deeper roster, more experience, and a better regular season record. However, the Pacers have shown that they are a resilient team with a lot of heart. Led by Siakam, they have a dynamic offense that can score from anywhere on the court. The Celtics will need to be at their best to contain Siakam and the rest of the Pacers' young stars. Our prediction: Celtics in 6.