Reported 6 months ago
The Boston Celtics have homecourt advantage against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, boasting a strong regular-season record. Despite historical trends favoring home teams in conference finals, recent statistics show that home teams have struggled in the last three seasons. The Celtics have a mixed track record in past Game 1s but have positive head-to-head matchups against the Pacers. With impressive rankings in various key metrics, the Celtics are viewed as the most talented team in the playoffs and are heavy favorites to advance to the NBA Finals, even if they drop a game at home.
Source: YAHOO