The Boston Celtics begin the Eastern Conference finals today, Wednesday, May 17th. Because the Celtics beat the Washington Wizards on Monday, May 15th, they are moving on for the first time since 2012.
Celtics Impressive Win Against the Wizards
After beating the Washington Wizards with the final score of 115 – 105, the Celtics are heading into the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday, May 17th.
In the same way, Kelly Olynyk had an impressive game, scoring 26 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Additionally, Isaiah Thomas was the high scorer of the team with 29 points and 12 assists.
Celtics Begin Eastern Conference Finals
As the Celtics move into the Eastern Conference finals, they will have their hands full. At the same time, the Cleveland Cavaliers bested the Celtics in 3 out of 4 games in the regular season. Because, the Celtics were the number one-seeded team, they will begin the Conference finals at home.
Cleveland Cavaliers
With the Cavaliers making quick work of their opponents in Round 1 and Round 2, they have had time to be well rested for the conference finals.
Since the Cavaliers are the defending NBA Champions, are they going to make quick work of the Celtics? Although the Celtics are the underdogs, anything can happen in the playoffs.
Playoff Schedule
The schedule for the Eastern Conference finals is set to begin tomorrow and the schedule is as follows:
- With the Celtics as the number one-seeded team, Game 1 will be on Wednesday, May 17th at 8:30 p.m. in Boston.
- Game 2 will be the Cavaliers in Boston on Friday, May 19th at 8:30 p.m. in Boston
- For Game 3, the schedule will move to Cleveland and will be Sunday, May 21st at 8:30 p.m.
- Game 4 will be in Cleveland on Tuesday, May 23rd at 8:30 p.m.
- Again, Game 5 will move back to Boston, Thursday, May 25th at 8:30 p.m.
- Game 6 will be in Cleveland on Saturday, May 27th at 8:30 p.m.
- Game 7 will be in Boston on Monday, May 29th at 8:30 p.m.
Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers
Because of the domination the Cavaliers have had over the Celtics in the past, the Celtics enter the conference finals as the underdog. If the Celtics are to compete, both Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley have to play at their best. Also, one of the Cavalier’s weaknesses has been their defense. Will their defense stop the Celtics?
To sum up, the Cavaliers have been playing really great basketball. Of course, the Celtics will have to play sharp to overcome the Cavaliers.
As always, I look forward to your comments on how you think this series will go? Who do you think will win?
