It's only been two games, but already this series is shaping up to be weird. The Celtics scored 120 points in Game 1 and won by 25 points. The Cavaliers scored 118 points in Game 2 and won by 24 points.

So where to go in Game 3?

The Over.

The Celtics scored the second most points per game in the NBA. They ranked No. 1 in offensive efficiency and were second in 3-point field goal percentage. I have tremendous respect for Cleveland's defense, although it's not as imposing without center Jarrett Allen. He's missed the past five games and is questionable due to injured ribs. Boston is going to push tempo and get its points.

The key is can the Cavaliers contribute their share to the Over? They made a number of offensive adjustments in Game 2 scoring 24 more points than they did in Game 1. Donovan Mitchell is on his game. He's shooting 50 percent from the floor in the series making 22 of 44 shots from the field, while averaging 31 points.

Boston is without its best big man, Kristaps Porzingis. That hurts its defensive rebounding and opens up the lane more for Cleveland.

Note that only once during the past nine times these teams have played has the combined score been below 212 points.