This is a circle-the-wagons game for Boston following consecutive home losses to the Lakers and Nets.

The Celtics are in short revenge here as Brooklyn beat them, 100-97, on Saturday. The Celtics also are motivated because they own the Nets' first-round pick this year.

The Nets are thin in the backcourt after losing point guard Jarrett Jack for the season with a knee injury during their Saturday win against Boston. The Nets were weak at the point to start with and now have serious problems.

The Nets need to feed Brook Lopez inside. That's a big part of their offense. That's not going to be so easy without an established point guard.

The Celtics have been big earners on the road going 20-8 (71 percent) ATS during their past 28 away matchups.