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Apr 21, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives against Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) in the fourth 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, December 29th, the (19-13) Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the (23-7) Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Cavaliers 107.6 – Celtics 99.6 with an over/under of 207.2.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Cavaliers +7.1 (4th) > Celtics +2.1 (9th)
Points per game: Cavaliers 110.1 (4th) > Celtics 105.3 (12th)
Points allowed per game: Cavaliers 103.0 (13th) > Celtics 103.3 (14th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Cavaliers 45.7% (11th) > Celtics 44.7% (18th)
Three Point Percentage: Cavaliers 39.8% (2nd) > Celtics 35.1% (tied for 14th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 44.3% (6th) > Cavaliers 44.5% (11th)
Turnovers committed per game: Celtics 11.7 (5th) > Cavaliers 13.2 (tied for 13th)
Turnovers forced per game: Celtics 14.0 (10th) > Cavaliers 13.1 (20th)
Rebounds per game: Cavaliers 44.4 (12th) > Celtics 42.0 (27th)
Assists per game: Celtics 24.8 (3rd) > Cavaliers 22.6 (tied for 9th)
Summary:
Cleveland is (8-2) in their last ten games whereas Boston is (6-4) in that span. The Cavaliers own the best home record in the NBA at (16-2) while Boston is a very respectable (12-7) on the road. Including the playoffs, the Cavaliers have won seven of their last eight head to head games versus the Celtics. Cleveland will be without their starting shooting guard J.R. Smith who is recovering from thumb surgery. Even without Smith, Cleveland has plenty of perimeter shooting to make up for his loss. Cleveland holds the edge is most of the major statistical categories above including a huge edge on the glass. With Lebron James sitting out Monday’s game he should be well rested and ready to put up big numbers against Boston. Speaking of James, he is averaging 8.6 assists per game which would be the highest mark of his career. I think Cleveland will rebound after their debacle in Detroit and win at home Thursday night.
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