Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers is scheduled to take place in Massachusetts on Thursday night.

Apr 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman Sr. (26) sets the play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Xavier Tillman Sr. is labeled as doubtful for the game, thus the Celtics may be without one of their players for personal reasons.

If the former Michigan State standout doesn’t play, this will be his second consecutive game without playing. He also missed Game 1.

According to Celtics broadcaster Bobby Manning of CLNS, “Xavier Tillman remains questionable for personal reasons tomorrow.”

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During the regular season, Tillman was moved from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Boston Celtics.

After averaging 5.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in 54 games during the regular season, he shot 24.7% from three-point range and 43.4% from the field.

With a 64-18 record, the Celtics are the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

In the first two rounds, they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat.

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The Celtics defeated the Pacers 133–128 in overtime to win Game 1, giving them a 1-0 lead against them.

In 46 minutes of action, Jayson Tatum led the way with 36 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a 12/26 shooting percentage from the field and a 2/8 three-point shooting percentage.

The winner of the series will play either the Dallas Mavericks or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Finals.

Despite making it to the Conference Finals six times in the preceding eight seasons, the Celtics have not won a championship since 2008.