Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics: 3 big questions and a prediction

Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports)
Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum (Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports)
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Brooklyn Nets defend Caris LeVert (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)
Brooklyn Nets defend Caris LeVert (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

Prediction

Brooklyn vs. Boston is going to be must-watch playoff basketball. Both teams are hungry to make a postseason run. Will the defense of Boston be too much for Brooklyn to handle, or will a possible return by Ben Simmons be just enough to help the Nets escape the Celtics?

My prediction is this series is going to be seven games. It’s hard to say who I think is going to win. Boston is the better overall team, but Brooklyn has Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. My gut feeling is Brooklyn takes Game 6 at home and the Celtics head back to Boston to finish up the series.

Round one begins this Saturday, April 16. The Nets and Celtics will play Game 1 on Sunday. Who do you have winning the series? Brooklyn or Boston?

Boston Celtics in 7