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Apr 21, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the third quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, November 3rd, the (2-1) Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the (4-0) Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 115.3 – Celtics 93.7 with an over/under of 209.0. The Vegas Line has a final score of Cavaliers 108.8 – Celtics 101.3.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +11.5 (4th) > Celtics +1.6 (13th)
Points per game: Cavaliers 111.0 (3rd) > Celtics 108.2 (tied for 7th)
Points allowed per game: Cavaliers 99.5 (11th) > Celtics 106.7 (17th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Celtics 50.8% (1st) > Cavaliers 45.6% (10th)
Three Point Percentage: Celtics 39.5% (4th) > Cavaliers 38.2% (tied for 6th)
Free Throw Percentage: Cavaliers 76.5% (16th) > Celtics 69.5% (25th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 41.4% (4th) > Cavaliers 42.2% (6th)
Turnovers committed per game: Cavaliers 12.8 (10th) > Celtics 14.3 (tied for 16th)
Turnovers forced per game: Cavaliers 15.8 (8th) > Celtics 12.0 (tied for 23rd)
Rebounds per game: Celtics 35.3 (tied for 9th) > Cavaliers 33.0 (tied for 19th)
Assists per game: Celtics 27.7 (tied for 3rd) > Cavaliers 22.5 (tied for 11th)
Summary:
Lebron James has the Cavaliers (4-0) and off to their best start in 16 years. Early in the season their numbers are across the board better from where they were during the regular season a year ago. The only area of concern is rebounding because they are playing a lot more “small ball” now. The Celtics are scoring at a much higher clip this season but surprisingly have struggled on the defensive end. The Celtics will be on the second night of a back-to-back after playing an emotional game against Chicago. Boston will be without Al Horford, Jae Crowder, and Kelly Olynyk. I like the Cavaliers to win this one big at home.
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