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Nov 25, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the second half of the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, December 14th, the (13-11) Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the (19-5) San Antonio Spurs.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Spurs 104.0 – Celtics 102.2 with an over/under of 206.2.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Spurs +5.6 (6th) > Celtics +1.5 (tied for 12th)
Points per game: Celtics 104.5 (15th) > Spurs 103.4 (19th)
Points allowed per game: Spurs 97.8 (4th) > Celtics 103.0 (14th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Spurs 46.3% (7th) > Celtics 44.8% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Spurs 40.0% (2nd) > Celtics 35.8% (tied for 12th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 44.1% (8th) > Spurs 44.8% (16th)
Turnovers committed per game: Celtics 11.7 (4th) > Spurs 12.2 (6th)
Turnovers forced per game: Spurs 13.7 (tied for 14th) > Celtics 13.5 (tied for 16th)
Rebounds per game: Celtics 42.3 (tied for 26th) > Spurs 42.0 (28th)
Assists per game: Celtics 24.8 (3rd) > Spurs 23.3 (7th)
Summary:
San Antonio won the first head to head match-up in Boston by a final score of 109-103. The Spurs used a balanced attack with six players scoring in double figures and only Kawhi Leonard had more than 12 FG attempts. San Antonio was able to bother Celtics star guard Isaiah Thomas with their length holding him to just 9-21 shooting. Antonio is (6-4) at home this season while Boston is (8-6) on the road. The Spurs are (8-2) in their last ten games whereas the Celtics are just (5-5). San Antonio is the hotter team right now and I expect them to win a close one at home.
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