David Purdum ESPN Staff Writer
The Boston Celtics opened as -1400 favorites over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals at ESPN BET. The Pacers were installed as +750 underdogs in the series.
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NBA: 2023-24 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | W2 |
| New York | 50 | 32 | .610 | 14 | W5 |
| Philadelphia | 47 | 35 | .573 | 17 | W8 |
| Brooklyn | 32 | 50 | .390 | 32 | L2 |
| Toronto | 25 | 57 | .305 | 39 | L4 |