As the series shifts to Boston, the Celtics shoot for a bounce-back win, while the Warriors aim to ride on the momentum of their Game 2 blowout. Golden State has been the better team for the lion's share of the series. The Warriors have out-scored the Celtics on the whole, and aside from the fourth quarter of Game 1, things have gone according to plan for Stephen Curry and company. Defense was at the forefront in Game 2, with the Celtics scoring only 89.8 points per 100 possessions. Golden State is holding Boston to 16.5 free throw attempts per game in the series, and the Warriors are averaging 11.5 steals per contest, generating fast break opportunities as a result. The Celtics are also shooting only 42.5 percent from two-point range in the first two games, and Boston was credited with only one field goal at the rim in Game 2.
From there, the Warriors are undeniable on offense, posting the No. 1 offensive efficiency mark in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors have a 59.7 percent true shooting clip in the postseason, and Golden State is shooting 41.5 percent from beyond the arc against Boston. Curry is dynamic, averaging 31.5 points per game, converting 46 percent from three-point range in the series, and Golden State is the best passing team in the NBA, leading the league in assist rate during the regular season.
Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Warriors vs. Celtics:
Celtics vs. Warriors spread: Boston -3.5Celtics vs. Warriors over-under: 212 points
Celtics vs. Warriors money line: Boston -160, Golden State +140
Celtics vs. Warriors tickets: See tickets at StubHub
BOS: The Celtics are 13-7 against the spread in playoff games
GS: The Warriors are 10-8 against the spread in playoff games
No comments:
Post a Comment