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Pacers Underdogs in Eastern Conference Finals Matchup

Celtics Favored to Advance to NBA Finals

Pacers Struggling Offensively Against Celtics

The Indiana Pacers will face an uphill battle in the Eastern Conference Finals as they take on the Boston Celtics, who opened as heavy favorites to win the series. The Pacers have struggled offensively against the Celtics in their five meetings this season, shooting just 46.8% overall and 31.8% from deep. Those numbers represent a significant drop from their 82-game averages of 48.2% and 36.4%, respectively.

The Celtics, meanwhile, have been one of the most dominant teams in the league all season long, finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference. They have also been particularly impressive in the playoffs, winning their first two series in four games each.

The Pacers will need to find a way to improve their offensive efficiency against the Celtics if they want to have a chance to win the series. They will also need to play much better defense, as the Celtics have averaged 112.6 points per game in their two playoff series.

The Celtics are currently listed as -1000 favorites to win the series, while the Pacers are +650 underdogs. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 29.