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The Boston Celtics took care of business on the road in Game 3 against the Brooklyn Nets to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series, and are now just one win away from a surprising sweep. This was the most anticipated matchup of the opening round, and could also be over the quickest.
Heading into Game 4, the onus is on the Nets, who will once again be without Ben Simmons. He was expected to make his season debut, but further back soreness has ruled him out of the game. With no reinforcements arriving, will the Nets have a response on Monday? Or will they pack things in and turn their attention to next season?
Here's everything you need to know about Game 4:
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(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets
When: Monday, April 25 | 7 p.m. ET
Where: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
TV: TNT | Live stream: TNT app
Odds: BOS +105; BKN -115; O/U 220 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
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Celtics: After surviving a few scares in Games 1 and 2 at home, the Celtics strolled into Barclays Center for Game 3 and made it clear that they are the better team in this matchup. They once again stifled Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, limiting the future Hall of Famers to a combined 32 points on 28 shots, and overall the Celtics' defense forced 18 turnovers. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed why they are one of the best duos in the league, combining for 62 points, nine rebounds, 11 assists and eight steals.
Nets: Nothing has gone to plan for the Nets this season, and that trend will continue into Game 4. Ben Simmons, who has not played all season, was expected to make his debut on Monday, but will no longer do so due to continued back soreness. If the Nets have any hope of getting back into this series, they'll need to play with more focus and intensity than they did in Game 3. They'll also need much better showings from their two stars, Durant and Irving. If those two are going to combine for fewer points than Jayson Tatum again, the Nets have no chance.
Prediction
It's never a good sign when players are giving quotes like the one Blake Griffin gave after Game 3, when he said, "I don't know if our spirit was right." If your spirit isn't right in a must-win Game 3 at home, it never will be. This series feels over. Pick: Celtics +1
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The Celtics own a 3-0 lead over the Brooklyn Nets in their first-round NBA playoff series. With a win in Monday night's Game 4 at the Barclays Center, Boston can end Brooklyn's season and advance to the second round to face the winner of the Bucks-Bulls series, where Milwaukee leads Chicago 3-1.
How did the Nets lose three in a row with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on their side? You can thank the Celtics' defense, which has done a tremendous job on Durant by holding him to just 19 made shots on 36.5% shooting with 17 turnovers over three games.
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Boston survived Irving's 39-point outburst in Game 1 thanks to a Jayson Tatum layup at the buzzer and stifled Irving in Games 2 and 3, limiting him to 26 total points over those two contests. Durant and Irving combined for 32 points in Game 3, while Tatum poured in 39 by himself.
The Celtics have been the deeper team all series and got even deeper in Game 3 with the return of big man Robert Williams, who played 16 minutes in his first game since tearing his meniscus on March 27. As the C's aim to complete the series sweep in Game 4, they'll also look to integrate Williams into the lineup more.
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No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit, but it will be interesting to see whether Brooklyn puts up a fight in this game or rolls over to allow Boston to advance.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Monday's Celtics vs. Nets Game 4, featuring NBC Sports Boston's full coverage, including "Celtics Pregame Live" and "Celtics Postgame Live."
What time do the Celtics play the Nets?
Tipoff between the Celtics and Nets is set for 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden.
What TV channel is Celtics vs. Nets on?
Celtics-Nets will air on NBC Sports Boston.
Celtics Pregame Live begins on NBC Sports Boston at 6 p.m. ET. Watch the show live here and in the MyTeams app.
Stay with NBC Sports Boston after the game for Celtics Postgame Live. You can watch here and in the MyTeams app.
How to stream Celtics vs. Nets live online
Celtics Pregame Live stream: NBC Sports Boston
Celtics vs. Nets: NBC Sports Boston
Celtics Postgame Live stream: NBC Sports Boston
Mobile app: MyTeams
Note: Games 4-6 of the Brooklyn Nets-Boston Celtics series will be aired exclusively on NBC Sports Boston and can also be streamed on NBCSportsBoston.com or with the MyTeams App, which you can download below.
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