Why Celtics Shouldn't Sweat Pacers In Eastern Conference Finals

The Boston Celtics have the Indiana Pacers left on their playoff checklist before Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown can get their redemption shot in the NBA Finals — either against the Minnesota Timberwolves or Dallas Mavericks. Fate itself couldn't silver-spoon-feed the Celtics with a more favorable turn of events this postseason. It's officially Boston's time, and as was the case in the first and semifinal rounds, the opposition — Indiana — isn't menacing by any stretch.