NBA PLAYOFFS: Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics ($25 Prize!)
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Apr 30, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) reaches in to try to steal the ball from Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) as he goes by Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the second quarter in game one of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Prizing:
1st Place: $25 Amazon gift card
2nd-5th Place: $10 Starbucks gift card
Overview:
On Tuesday, May 2nd, the Washington Wizards will take on the Boston Celtics in game two of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Boston holds a (1-0) series advantage.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Celtics 105.7 – Wizards 101.4 with an over/under of 207.0.
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 holds a (1-0) series advantage after defeating Washington 123-111 at home in game one. The Wizards had no answer for Isaiah Thomas who had 33 points and nine assists in game one. Celtics big man Al Horford nearly had a triple double with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists. Boston shot nearly 49% from the field and only turned the ball over 11 times. John Wall had 20 points and 16 assists for Washington but he turned the ball over 8 times. The Wizards shot just 59% from the free throw line in game one so they will need to improve in that area. The Celtics have now won seven of their last ten head to head games against the Wizards. Washington’s starters must outscore Boston significantly because the Wizards bench unit ranked dead last averaging only 27.0 points per game. For the playoffs, Boston is averaging 106.1 points per game while allowing 98.6. Washington is averaging 107.3 points per game but they are allowing 108.0. I like the depth of Boston much better and I think they will win game two.
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