Celtics Aim for Big Win Against Nets in NBA Cup Showdown
The Boston Celtics are set to host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at TD Garden, completing a home-and-home series in NBA Cup Group Play. The Celtics come into this matchup riding a three-game winning streak, following a 113-99 victory in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Nets have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games, making Boston the clear favorites heading into this rematch.
Oddsmakers have made the Celtics heavy home favorites, with a spread of -14.5 and a moneyline of -1100, while the Nets are listed at +14.5 and +700 respectively. The total for the game sits at 222.5 points. Despite some injury setbacks, the Celtics look poised to continue their recent success. Jayson Tatum remains out, as do Ron Harper Jr. and Amari Williams, but Derrick White has been hot from beyond the arc and is a key player to watch. White is averaging 2.7 three-pointers per game and has made at least three threes in each of his last five contests, shooting 38.6% during that stretch. His home shooting is particularly strong, making him a prime candidate to keep Boston’s offense humming.
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Boston has already demonstrated their ability to cover big spreads at home this season. They’ve defeated the Grizzlies by 36 points as -8.5 favorites and beat the Wizards by 29 points as -13 favorites. In contrast, the Nets’ performance on the road has been inconsistent. They managed a narrow loss in Orlando and a win in Washington, but were blown out 134-98 at Madison Square Garden recently. Given these trends, the Celtics are expected to replicate their dominance against Brooklyn.
The stakes are high in the NBA Cup, an in-season tournament now in its third year. The Celtics are competing in Group B alongside the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets. Currently, Boston holds a 1-1 record in group play with a negative-12 point differential, having narrowly edged the Sixers 109-108 and lost to the Magic 123-110. To keep any hope alive for advancing to the knockout stage, Boston essentially needs a decisive win against the Nets and another strong performance against the Pistons later this month.
Friday’s matchup tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston and YES Network. Fans will be hoping for a dominant performance that not only extends the Celtics’ winning streak but also positions them for a possible run in the NBA Cup. With the home crowd behind them and key players like Derrick White in form, Boston is aiming to make a statement against a struggling Brooklyn squad.
Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring contest as the Celtics look to assert control in Group B and keep their tournament aspirations alive. The odds favor Boston heavily, and all signs point to a team determined to deliver a statement win on their home court.
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