Boston Celtics (51-31, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (44-38, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Nets -3.5; over/under is 223.5
EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 2-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics visit the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Celtics won the last matchup 114-107 on April 20 led by 22 points from Jaylen Brown, while Kevin Durant scored 27 points for the Nets.
The Nets have gone 31-21 against Eastern Conference teams. Brooklyn is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 112.9 points while shooting 47.5% from the field.
The Celtics are 9-7 against the rest of the division. Boston is fifth in the Eastern Conference scoring 111.8 points per game and is shooting 46.6%.
TOP PERFORMERS: Patty Mills is averaging 11.4 points for the Nets. Durant is averaging 30.5 points over the last 10 games for Brooklyn.
Robert Williams III is averaging 10 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Celtics. Marcus Smart is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Boston.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nets: 6-4, averaging 117.5 points, 44.5 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 7.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.9 points per game.
Celtics: 7-3, averaging 122.2 points, 44.6 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.0 points.
INJURIES: Nets: Ben Simmons: out (back), Joe Harris: out for season (ankle).
Celtics: Robert Williams III: out (knee).
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