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Oct 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives past Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, February 16th, the (36-19) Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the (26-29) Chicago Bulls.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Celtics 104.4 – Bulls 100.5 with an over/under of 205.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Celtics +2.7 (8th) > Bulls -0.9 (17th)
Points per game: Celtics 108.3 (6th) > Bulls 102.1 (23rd)
Points allowed per game: Bulls 103.0 (7th) > Celtics 105.6 (tied for 14th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Celtics 45.6% (14th) > Bulls 44.0% (27th)
Three Point Percentage: Celtics 36.8% (10th) > Bulls 31.6% (30th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 45.3% (tied for 12th) > Bulls 46.1% (22nd)
Turnovers committed per game: Celtics 12.1 (5th) > Bulls 12.9 (tied for 11th)
Turnovers forced per game: Celtics 13.5 (tied for 15th) > Bulls 12.6 (22nd)
Rebounds per game: Bulls 46.6 (2nd) > Celtics 41.4 (27th)
Assists per game: Celtics 25.2 (3rd) > Bulls 21.1 (tied for 20th)
Summary:
Boston is playing tremendous going (9-1) in their last ten games while Chicago is just (4-6). Chicago has gone (6-4) in their last ten head to head meetings with Boston including winning the last three at home. Boston holds the statistical advantage in most of the offensive categories but the Bulls rank 7th in fewest points allowed (103.0). The Bulls are the worst perimeter shooting team in the NBA so they will have to limit the amount of threes for Boston to keep this one close. The one distinct advantage for Chicago is on the glass where they average over five rebounds per game more than the Celtics. The Bulls have defended Isaiah Thomas well this season holding him to just 24 points per game well below his season average of 29.8. Boston ranks 23rd in blocks per game so Chicago should be able to take advantage on the interior. I like the Bulls to win a close one at home.
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