Boston Celtics are looking to keep their momentum going, winning against the New York Knicks, following their weak start in their NBA campaign. These two teams are actually having a winning run, but the Knicks have the better momentum. They are now in a three-game winning run, aiming to extend it through this match. On the other hand, the Celtics are in a two-game winning run, following their two-game losing run. Moreover, these two teams already met each other this season, as they opened their campaign against each other. However, during that match, the Celtics bagged a four-point win against the Knicks. Their second meeting this season is on November 14, 2023, at 8:30 AM (GMT+8).
Boston Celtics
The Celtics have rebounded after consecutive losses against Minnesota and Philadelphia, defeating the Nets and Raptors at home. Boston is perfect at home, winning each game by at least eight points. The Celtics have the NBA’s best net rating due to their nearly impossible-to-stop offense. They have the lowest rate of 18.4% of shots being midrange attempts, hitting 79.6% of their free throws and grabbing 25.5% of possible offensive boards. Boston’s offense is a nightmare, with third offensive rating and third defensive rating. Offseason additions Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have consistently given opposing offenses nightmares. The Celtics have a top-five offensive rebounding percentage and free throw rate, and have held opponents to 33.1% on threes.
Neemias Queta remains to be ruled out for this match, due to this foot injury. Moreover, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown remains to lead the Celtics, having 27.7 and 23 points respectively. Kristaps Porzingis on the other hand is also providing number, chipping in 19.6 points per game.
New York Knicks
New York has a 10-point lead over the Hornets, led by Jalen Brunson, who has a team-high 15 points. The team’s strengths include avoiding turnovers and elite offensive rebounding. However, hitting shots is an issue, with the Knicks starting 28th in free throw percentage and 29th in effective field goal percentage. The Celtics are a tough team to face in the playoffs, and New York needs to find consistent success against them. The Knicks have faced four teams with top 10 offensive ratings and have allowed the second-fewest points per game. They excel in rebounding and forcing turnovers, and are holding opponents to 34.1% from beyond the arc. In their first matchup, New York held the Celtics to 108 points, their second-lowest total of 2023.
The Knicks does not have injuries coming into this match, which is one of the reasons of their good run in the contest. Jalen Brunson, and RJ Barrett remains to be the leading scorers for the Knicks, chipping in 22.5, and 22.3 points respectively. On the other hand, Julius Randle is also providing number, scoring 16.5 points per game.
Prediction:
Boston Celtics
Total Under: 105.5
Odds: 0.82
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