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Rogers' 10* NBA TOTAL MASSACRE >> BACK TO BACK TO BACK?
(NBA) Boston vs. Milwaukee,
Total: 217.00 | -101.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 217.00 | -101.00 Under
Result: Win
The set-up: The 28-18 Boston Celtics will be in Milwaukee tonight to take on the 21-25 Bucks. The Celtics are just a half-game back of the Raptors for the Atlantic Division lead and solidly in the playoff picture, owning the No. 3 seed. As for the Bucks, they are tied with the Pistons, one game back of the Bulls, who currently hold down the eighth and final; playoff spot in the East.
Boston:The Celtics won last night in Boston, 128-98 over the Magic and have now scored 120 or more points in three of the past four games. Boston averages 108.0 PPG on thee season (6th) and has scored 100 or more in 20 consecutive games. Boston center Al Horford (15.5 & 6.6) sat out the easy win with a groin injury but is listed as probable for the Milwaukee game. His return helps, as SG Avery Bradley (Achilles' tendon) will miss his sixth straight game and 10th of the last 11. PG Thomas hasn't missed on much these days, as he scored 21 points in just 25 minutes against Orlando to reach 20 or more points for the 30th consecutive game. The streak is the second-longest in Boston history behind Hall of Famer John Havlicek, who scored 20-plus points in 40 straight games during the 1971-72 campaign. Thomas is averaging 28.9 PPG and 6.3 APG and will play in next month's All Star game.
Milwaukee: Speaking of All Stars, Antetokounmpo (23.4-8.8-5.5) leads Milwaukee in almost every category but the Bucks are sinking fast in the East, having lost seven of their last eight games. No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker (20.5 & 6.0) does his part but Milwaukee just hasn't been able to find help outside of its "Big 2." The offense is struggling as Friday's contest marked the fifth time in eight games that Milwaukee failed to reach 100 points.
The pick: Yes, Milwaukee has failed to reach 100 points in five of eight but in those other theree, the Bucsk have scored 109, 127 and 104. The bigger issue has been a defense, which after leading the league inheefensive shooting percentage, has fallen to 11th (45.1 percent) and is now 12th in points allowed, giving up 104.5 per game. Slowing down Boston seems unlikely. Make the Over a 10* play.
Boston:The Celtics won last night in Boston, 128-98 over the Magic and have now scored 120 or more points in three of the past four games. Boston averages 108.0 PPG on thee season (6th) and has scored 100 or more in 20 consecutive games. Boston center Al Horford (15.5 & 6.6) sat out the easy win with a groin injury but is listed as probable for the Milwaukee game. His return helps, as SG Avery Bradley (Achilles' tendon) will miss his sixth straight game and 10th of the last 11. PG Thomas hasn't missed on much these days, as he scored 21 points in just 25 minutes against Orlando to reach 20 or more points for the 30th consecutive game. The streak is the second-longest in Boston history behind Hall of Famer John Havlicek, who scored 20-plus points in 40 straight games during the 1971-72 campaign. Thomas is averaging 28.9 PPG and 6.3 APG and will play in next month's All Star game.
Milwaukee: Speaking of All Stars, Antetokounmpo (23.4-8.8-5.5) leads Milwaukee in almost every category but the Bucks are sinking fast in the East, having lost seven of their last eight games. No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker (20.5 & 6.0) does his part but Milwaukee just hasn't been able to find help outside of its "Big 2." The offense is struggling as Friday's contest marked the fifth time in eight games that Milwaukee failed to reach 100 points.
The pick: Yes, Milwaukee has failed to reach 100 points in five of eight but in those other theree, the Bucsk have scored 109, 127 and 104. The bigger issue has been a defense, which after leading the league inheefensive shooting percentage, has fallen to 11th (45.1 percent) and is now 12th in points allowed, giving up 104.5 per game. Slowing down Boston seems unlikely. Make the Over a 10* play.
