Despite having home court advantage throughout the playoffs, the Celtics have split the first two games of each series thanks to losses in Game 2.
Both were double-digit losses at TD Garden. The Celtics bounced back nicely each time, winning the next three games in each series.
Now Boston has the opportunity to take a 2-0 Eastern Conference finals lead over the Pacers on Thursday night.
Will the third time be the charm for postseason Game 2s? Here are three things the Celtics have to do to make it happen.
Be prepared for a 3-point barrage
Opponents have made a little more than half (36-of-71) of their 3-point attempts against the Celtics in Game 2s during this postseason.