T.M. Selection: Brooklyn Nets.

I like the Brooklyn Nets to cover the spread against the Boston Celtics in this game on Saturday. The Nets have lost 2 games in a row now going down 2-0 in this series but they haven't looked bad in their games either. They were really close to winning the 1st game but lost by 1 point on a very nice play by the Celtics to end the game with a buzzer beater. The 2nd game they were even closer to winning as they maintained a 10+ point lead for a good majority of that game but blew it late and ended up losing the game. The Nets haven't been great on their home court this year but they also played a majority of their home games with no Kyrie Irving and now that he is allowed to play on their home court once again, I think they are going to look a lot better here and I expect them to steal a game back from the Celtics here. The Nets still looked great in those 2 games and they were in both of them with a chance to win all game. I think they can finally get a win here and I expect Durant and Irving to have another huge night on offense, but also with their defensive effort too. Irving wasn't too involved in their most recent game but I think he will have more offensive contribution in this game and I expect him and Durant to lead this team to a victory here. I like the Nets to cover the spread here and cut the series lead in half.

T.M. Prediction: 117-110 Nets.