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Joe Mazzulla said that Kristaps Porzingis was increasing his workload but did not have any definitive updates about his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. "There's been a couple shootarounds where he hasn't done anything with the team but has been in a 1-on-1 setting kind of ramping it up with the intensity level of it. He's been getting better and better," said Mazzulla on … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla: Kristaps Porzingis ‘Ramping’ Up Intensity, No Update For Game 1 Of NBA Finals

The Indiana Pacers were eliminated by the Boston Celtics from the Eastern Conference Finals in four games despite playing three incredibly close games. The Pacers had at least a 90 percent win probability in the fourth quarter of Games 1, 3 and 4, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. "For a young team like us, this experience in the playoffs is second to none," … [Read more...] about Pacers Had 90+ Percent Win Probability In 4th Quarter Of Three Games In Conference Finals

Jaylen Brown was awarded the Larry Bird Eastern Conference finals MVP after the Boston Celtics completed a sweep of the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Brown averaged 29.8 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals for the series. Brown received five out of nine votes, with Jayson Tatum getting the other four votes. "He was unreal this whole series, a complete player on … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Named Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP

The Boston Celtics will have to attempt to close out their third consecutive series without their starting center. Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a strained right calf. The Celtics lead the Indiana Pacers 3-0, which means Boston can afford to play it safe with Porzingis. He's been out since getting injured in Game 4 of the … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out For Game 4 Of East Finals

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday is questionable to play in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a non-COVID illness. Holiday has been one of Boston's best players as they've taken a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. Holiday has averaged 21.5 points, five rebounds and nine assists per game in the Celtics two wins over the Pacers. Indiana has tried to put their … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday Questionable For Game 3 Due To Illness

After the Boston Celtics Game 2 win in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jaylen Brown was asked if he had extra motivation after not making the All-NBA team. Brown made it clear where his focus is. "We're two games away from the Finals, so honestly I don't have the time to give a f---," Brown said. Brown scored 40 points to lift Boston to a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Focused On Playoffs, Not All-NBA

Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics averaged 6.48 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. It is the most-watched Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 since Cavs-Celtics in 2018. The viewership, an 8% increase from last year, also represents the third most-watched game of this year's playoffs. … [Read more...] about Pacers-Celtics Game 1 Averages 6.48M Viewers

Kristaps Porzingis could return rom his calf injury as early as Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Porzingis has been making progress with the injury and accelerating his on-court ramp up. Porzingis suffered the injury in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs. The Boston Celtics will maintain a conservative approach with the return of Porzingis. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Could Return From Calf Injury By Game 4

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is likely to miss Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Porzingis is rehabbing from a strained right calf. The Celtics are awaiting the winner of the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers series. The Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 21. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 23. Porzingis was injured … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss First Two Games Of East Finals