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Oct 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Sunday, December 25th, the (16-12) Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the (15-13) Boston Celtics.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Celtics 103.1 – Knicks 99.1 with an over/under of 202.2.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Celtics +1.8 (tied for 8th) > Knicks -2.7 (21st)
Points per game: Knicks 105.3 (tied for 11th) > Celtics 104.3 (tied for 15th)
Points allowed per game: Celtics 102.5 (tied for 9th) > Knicks 108.0 (25th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Celtics 44.6% (tied for 19th) = Knicks 44.6% (tied for 19th)
Three Point Percentage: Knicks 36.1% (8th) > Celtics 35.3% (tied for 14th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 44.1% (6th) > Knicks 45.0% (15th)
Turnovers committed per game: Celtics 11.7 (5th) > Knicks 13.3 (16th)
Turnovers forced per game: Celtics 13.8 (tied for 10th) > Knicks 12.8 (21st)
Rebounds per game: Knicks 45.5 (5th) > Celtics 42.0 (27th)
Assists per game: Celtics 24.6 (3rd) > Knicks 22.0 (16th)
Summary:
Both teams are (6-4) in their last ten games. New York is (10-4) at home while Boston is (10-7) on the road. It’s amazing that New York is several games over .500 despite ranking near the bottom of the league in point differential. The Knicks have the firepower to score with anyone but their defense has been very suspect so far. Boston has ranked as a top ten defensive team all season and hang their hat on that end of the floor. Statistically Boston holds the advantage in nearly every category. The one big advantage New York has is on the glass where they average 3.5 more rebounds per game. Boston has dominated this match-up winning seven of the last eight head to head games with the Knicks. I like the Celtics to win this one on the road because of their strong defense.
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