News

NBA Playoffs – Celtics Vs. Bucks Game 2 (April 17, 2018) Preview: Time Start, TV Channel Info

The Boston Celtics will host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday for Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoffs series, and here is what you need to know.

Bucks Vs. Celtics Playoffs Game 2 Preview

On Sunday, the second-seeded Celtics defeated the seventh-seeded Bucks 113-107 in Game 1. The two teams tied their regular-season series 2-2. Boston’s Marcus Smart, who is injured, is believed to be able to return by April 27.

SLIDESHOW: 30 Best Sports Instagrams!

Last year, the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Bucks lost to the Toronto Raptors in the first round.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

Tuesday’s game at TD Garden will begin at 8pm EST and air on TNT. Here is the rest of the Bucks/Celtics playoff series schedule:

  • Game 3 in Milwaukee: Friday, April 20, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
  • Game 4 in Milwaukee: Sunday, April 22, 1 p.m. ET, ABC
  • Game 5 in Boston: TBA (if necessary)
  • Game 6 in Milwaukee: TBA (if necessary)
  • Game 7 in Boston: TBA (if necessary)

SLIDESHOW: 10 Highest-Paid Athletes

Also playing Game 2 on Tuesday will be the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors, and the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers. Toronto and New Orleans lead their respective series 1-0.

 

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Puka Nacua Heads To IR, Two Other Ram Offensive Lineman Injured In Loss At Detroit

To add insult to injury, Sean McVay announced on Monday that the Los Angeles Rams…

5 hours ago

Panthers Stand By Bryce Young After Benching Him For Andy Dalton

The Panthers named Andy Dalton as their new starting quarterback earlier this week, relieving 2023…

6 hours ago

Kirk Cousins Leads Second Half Atlanta Falcons Comeback Victory Against Philadelphia Eagles

Once known as the worst clutch quarterback in the NFL, Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins…

6 hours ago

Miami Dolphins Place Tua Tagovailoa On Injured Reserve After Concussion

On Tuesday, the Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve with a concussion.…

1 day ago

Bears’ QB Caleb Williams Looks To Put Rough Start Behind Him

The Chicago Bears learned the hard way last week that not all wins are pretty.…

1 day ago

Daniel Jones Facing Immense Pressure From Giants Fanbase After Vikings Loss

Quarterback Daniel Jones has had to field multiple questions about negative Giants fans last week.…

1 day ago