Eastern Conference playoffs preview – Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls
2017 NBA Playoffs series specifics:
Game 1
Date: Sunday, April 16
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Watch: TNT
Line: Boston -7.5, per OddsShark
Game 2
Date: Tuesday, April 18
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
Watch: TNT
Game 3
Date: Friday, April 21
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Watch: ESPN
Game 4
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Watch: TNT
*Game 5
Date: Wednesday, April 26
Time: TBD
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
*Game 6
Date: Friday, April 28
Time: TBD
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
*Game 7
Date: Sunday, April 30
Time: TBD
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Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
*if needed
Prediction:
Chicago isn’t a traditional eight-seed thanks to the presence of Dwyane Wade. Wade’s been tested in the playoff crucible – he’s a champion and a Finals MVP. Wade gives the Bulls something they don’t have much of: experience. The pairing of Wade with Butler gives the Bulls a chance to snag a game or two.
Ultimately though, the Celtics are a much better team from the top down. Isaiah Thomas should have a big series and the Celtics should take care of business in five.