NBA Playoffs, Bucks Vs. Celtics Game 6 (April 26, 2018) Preview: Time Start, Channel, Series Schedule

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Boston Celtics for Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday night, and here is what you need to know.

Celtics vs. Bucks Game 6 Preview

The Celtics — who finished second in the Eastern Conference — lead the series 3-2 after their 92-87 Game 5 win on Tuesday. This series has been tight, as Game 1 ended in overtime after both squads sank three-pointers in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter.

Whichever team wins this series would go on to play the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round. The Sixers eliminated the Miami Heat in five games with a win on Tuesday.

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Game 6 between Boston and seventh-seeded Milwaukee will begin at 8pm EST on Thursday, and will air on TNT.  If necessary, Game 7 will be played Saturday at 8pm EST in Boston.

Also in Round 2 of the playoffs, the winner of the Indiana/Cleveland series will face the winner of the Washington/Toronto series.

LeBron James sank a three-pointer at the buzzer at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday to lift the Cavaliers to a 98-95 victory over the Pacers in Game 5. Cleveland now leads the series 3-2.

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James had 44 points, eight assists and 10 rebounds on Wednesday. The King also contributed a big block on Victor Oladipo just seconds before his game-sealing 3. Oladipo later said James should have received a foul for goaltending.

Article by Pablo Mena