The Toronto Raptors stayed alive with a hard-fought win last time out to force a deciding Game 7 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Sure, the defending champs have been here before, they know what it's all about and they have a point to prove that they can repeat with Kawhi Leonard, but I like the hungry Celtics to come through in this one.

Note that of Toronto's wins, the first came by one point, the second by seven, and the third after double-overtime.

Looking at the stats, the Celtics have been the dominant team throughout the series, and of particular interest is the fact that they have held a rebounding edge in every single game, even the losses.

In a scrappy Game 7, I'm happy to take the team that dominates the boards.

10* play on Boston Celtics.