PREMIUM
"The Coach's" *10* NBA SURE SHOT
(NBA) Toronto vs. Boston,
Point Spread: -4.00 | -105.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -4.00 | -105.00 Boston (Home)
Result: Loss
The Boston Celtics will host the Toronto Raptors in a game between two teams that have recently secured their position in the post-season. Boston clinched with the Nets losing to Chicago last night. The Raptors have locked up home court advantage in the first round with a win over Miami on Saturday.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Situational/Motivational - The Celtics aren't likely to let up, despite locking up a playoff spot. This is a young team that has all of a sudden found a way to win, and that's not something that you can turn on and off like a tap. "Toronto walk-through at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Nothing changes at all. ... We're going to keep gaining steam here." said coach Stevens.
2. Kyle Lowry - Saturday's game was just his second since returning from injury, and he was 3-of-14 from the field, and 0-for-8 from three point range. "My rhythm is still off," Lowry said. "I am missing shots I know I can make. They're going to fall and I'm not going to stop shooting, so I'm just trying to get myself back."
3. X-Factor - The Raptors are 2-8-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Boston.
Selection: This is a play on the Boston Celtics.(10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Situational/Motivational - The Celtics aren't likely to let up, despite locking up a playoff spot. This is a young team that has all of a sudden found a way to win, and that's not something that you can turn on and off like a tap. "Toronto walk-through at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Nothing changes at all. ... We're going to keep gaining steam here." said coach Stevens.
2. Kyle Lowry - Saturday's game was just his second since returning from injury, and he was 3-of-14 from the field, and 0-for-8 from three point range. "My rhythm is still off," Lowry said. "I am missing shots I know I can make. They're going to fall and I'm not going to stop shooting, so I'm just trying to get myself back."
3. X-Factor - The Raptors are 2-8-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Boston.
Selection: This is a play on the Boston Celtics.(10*)