The Golden State Warriors will face the Boston Celtics on March 3 (Sunday) at TD Garden Arena. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Golden State winning the first one 132-126. Stephen Curry scored 33 points, six assists and three rebounds. However, the Celtics lead the all-time series against the Warriors 209-140.
Preview
The Warriors have won eight of their last 10 games, getting close to their playoff spot. They are on a three-game winning streak and are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference. Golden State is coming off a 120-105 win against the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Steph scored 25 points, six assists and six rebounds.
The Celtics are currently one of the best teams in the NBA, with 10 consecutive wins. They have won three of them by at least 25 points. Their most recent win was against the Dallas Mavericks. Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Starting lineup
The Warriors will be without Andrew Wiggins in the upcoming contest as well, as he is dealing with a personal issue. Steph and Brandin Podziemski are questionable. Gui Santos is also probable with a knee injury. Although Curry is listed as questionable, he is expected to play in such an important game. Golden State will most likely start with Curry, Klay Thompson, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green.
The Celtics have Kristaps Porzingis questionable for the upcoming contest because of a left quadriceps injury. Neemias Queta is out with a hyperextended right knee. Boston will most likely start with Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Xavier Tillman.
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Prediction
The Celtics are favored to win against the Warriors at home. They have the best record this season. While the Celtics are expected to win, covering the 11-point spread may be within reach, as Golden State has played some good basketball over the past month as well. The game is expected to be high-scoring, with the total likely to exceed 231.5 points.
