The Boston Celtics (21-5) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a dominant 125-98 win over the Phoenix Suns. Their opponents tonight, the Golden State Warriors (13-13), are coming off back-to-back losses to the Indiana Pacers and the Utah Jazz.
The Celtics are riding high on a three-game winning streak tonight. The Warriors, meanwhile, will have the home-court advantage. The Oakland outfit have struggled to match their championship-winning form from last season and are now at a 50/50 win/loss ratio.
Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Match Details
Fixture: Celtics @ Warriors
Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 08:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Oakland Arena, Oakland, California
Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Injury Report
On the Celtics' front, power forward Danillo Gallinari remains out due to a knee injury. Center Al Horford is out due to COVID-19 protocols. Center Robert Williams III is not yet ready to return after his knee surgery.
On the Warriors' end, power/small forward Andre Iguodala remains out due to a hip injury. Small forward Andrew Wiggins is out due to a groin injury.
Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Odds & Spreads
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Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors Starting 5s
Celtics - PG: Marcus Smart, SG: Jaylen Brown, SF: Jayson Tatum, PF: Grant Williams, C: Blake Griffin
Warriors - PG: Stephen Curry, SG: Jordan Poole, SF: Klay Thompson, PF: Draymond Green, C: Kevon Looney
Celtics vs. Warriors Prediction
Despite their grueling season thus far, it's hard to discount how dangerous the Warriors' home-game line-up can be. Offensively, they can still be one of the most explosive teams in the sport, even if they've failed to live up to their showings last year. With the legendary Stephen Curry seemingly cleared for action, an upset win's not out of the question here.
That being said, the Celtics have mostly moved from strength to strength this season and have a good deal of momentum heading into tonight's game. Offensively, they can match the dangerous Warriors on the court, and they've proven to be one of the most cohesive teams in the league this season. The Celtics sending the crowd home unhappy seems very plausible tonight.
Celtics: -3 (-110)
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