Boston Celtics (19-17) vs Philadelphia 76ers (22-17)
The Boston Celtics are playing very well right now. They have won 4 in a row heading into their Tuesday nighter against Houston, even though there are all sorts of trade rumours swirling around the team.
Celtics vs 76ers
Wednesday March 7
Comcast Center – Philadelphia, PA
7:00PM
Moneyline: No money line currently posted.
Spread: Philadelphia -5
O/U: 178.5
Boston
It looks like a few days off around the All Star Break might have rejuvenated this squad.
Keep an eye on playing time in their game against the Rockets.
It is the first of a back to back but also coming off a spirited OT win against the Knicks.
Is there any player in the league playing better than Rajon Rondo right now? Amidst those trade rumours he just dropped a triple double on the Knicks.
Only his second in the last three games. It is amazing how he can dominate a game without being a big time shooter/scorer, and how he is the perfect compliment to the veterans they have on this team.
I think Boston will be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs, when every possession is critical. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Philadelphia
The All-Star Break did just a little to slow the slide of the Philadelphia 76ers. They are 2-3 since the break and will host Boston riding a two game losing streak. They are by far the younger team and will have the advantage of fresher legs but this team has been snake bit late in games.
They are lacking a true star that makes big plays when you need it most and that is probably why they will also have a quick exit from the playoffs.
Despite their recent struggles Philadelphia is still the #1 defensive team in the league giving up just 87ppg. It is because they are so solid defensively that they are in a lot of games ever though their leading scorer is guard Louis Williams.
He is continuing to improve but he is more of a “microwave” style scorer than a clutch performer.
This team just doesn’t have the right pieces to advance to the next level but always competes.
Spread Pick: Boston +5
O/U Pick: Over
Score Prediction: Boston 92 – Philadelphia 85
