NBA PLAYOFFS: Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards ($25 Prize!)
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May 7, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) chases during the second quarter in game four of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, May 12th, the Boston Celtics will be on the road to take on the Washington Wizards in game six of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Boston has a (3-2) series advantage.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Wizards 104.9 – Celtics 104.8 with an over/under of 209.7.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Celtics +2.6 (8th) > Wizards +1.8 (9th)
Points per game: Wizards 109.2 (5th) > Celtics 108.0 (7th)
Points allowed per game: Celtics 105.4 (15th) > Wizards 107.4 (21st)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Wizards 47.5% (3rd) > Celtics 45.4% (16th)
Three Point Percentage: Wizards 37.2% (tied for 8th) > Celtics 35.9% (14th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Celtics 45.0% (9th) > Wizards 46.6% (24th)
Turnovers committed per game: Celtics 12.6 (tied for 8th) > Wizards 13.5 (20th)
Turnovers forced per game: Wizards 14.8 (tied for 1st) > Celtics 13.4 (tied for 15th)
Rebounds per game: Wizards 42.9 (22nd) > Celtics 42.0 (tied for 26th)
Assists per game: Celtics 25.2 (tied for 3rd) > Wizards 23.9 (6th)
Summary:
Boston now holds a (3-2) series advantage after they defeated Washington at home 123-101. The Celtics played excellent defense holding the Wizards to just 38.5% shooting. Boston shot 52.9% from the field and played great team basketball racking up 33 assists. Avery Bradley scored a playoff high 29 points and Isaiah Thomas added 18 points and 9 assists. Al Horford was terrific with 19 points on 8-9 shooting with 6 rebounds and 7 assists. For the playoffs, Boston is averaging 107.8 points per game while allowing 104.3. Washington is averaging 109.8 and have allowed 109.0. Both John Wall and Bradley Beal struggled shooting the ball in game 5 so they will likely bounce back. The home team has won every game in this series so far and I expect the Wizards to win game six.
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