Celtics vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 5/26/2024

Celtics vs Pacers Prediction

The Eastern Conference Finals will shift venues on Saturday night, when the Boston Celtics invade Gainbridge Fieldhouse to battle the Indiana Pacers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The top-seeded Celtics are undefeated through their first four road playoff games and lead all teams in offensive efficiency. On Thursday, Boston knocked down 15-for-37 from long range and shot 53 percent overall during a 126-110 home victory.

All-Star G Jaylen Brown poured in a game-high 40 points on 14-for-27 shooting and grabbed five rebounds. All-Star F Jayson Tatum and Derrick White chipped in 23 points apiece. Jrue Holiday added 15 points and ten assists for the Celtics.   

The Indiana Pacers overcame a 2-0 series deficit versus New York last round and are 6-0 at home this postseason. The Pacers rank second in offensive efficiency, but must improve on a defense that ranks 12th out of 16 teams. During the Game Two loss, Indiana committed 16 turnovers and was outscored 54-34 in the paint.

Indiana F Pascal Siakam tallied a team-high 28 points on a 13-for-17 shooting performance and pulled down five boards. Andrew Nembhard added 16 points (6-12 FG) and five assists for the Pacers, who shot 52 percent from the field.