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Mar 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defends as Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles toward the net in the first quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, February 24th, the (37-20) Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the (33-24) Toronto Raptors.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Celtics 106.2 – Raptors 100.7 with an over/under of 206.9.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Raptors +4.2 (6th) > Celtics +2.8 (tied for 8th)
Points per game: Raptors 108.5 (5th) > Celtics 108.3 (6th)
Points allowed per game: Raptors 104.3 (tied for 10th) > Celtics 105.6 (15th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Raptors 46.4% (10th) > Celtics 45.7% (13th)
Three Point Percentage: Raptors 37.0% (tied for 7th) > Celtics 36.9% (tied for 9th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 45.3% (11th) > Raptors 45.4% (15th)
Turnovers committed per game: Raptors 11.4 (2nd) > Celtics 12.2 (5th)
Turnovers forced per game: Raptors 14.4 (9th) > Celtics 13.6 (tied for 15th)
Rebounds per game: Raptors 42.6 (tied for 23rd) > Celtics 41.2 (tied for 27th)
Assists per game: Celtics 25.2 (3rd) > Raptors 18.6 (tied for 29th)
Summary:
Boston is playing very well going (8-2) in their last ten games while Toronto limped into the All-Star break going (4-6). The Raptors acquisition of Serge Ibaka should space the floor and create more driving lanes for Kyle Lowry and Demar Derozen. Toronto has the advantage in the majority of statistical categories and have won five of their last seven head to head games with Boston. Toronto has really had trouble stopping Isaiah Thomas who has averaged over 35 points per game against them this year. Boston has lost seven of their last eight games in Toronto. I’m going against “The Crowd” and taking the Raptors at home.
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