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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.

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

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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)

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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.

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