Celtics at Cavaliers 3/4/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 03/04/2020 at 8:35 AM ET
The Wednesday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. This will be the second of a back-to-back for Boston, who was unable to protect a 17-point lead entering the fourth quarter of a 129-120 home loss versus Brooklyn. The Celtics (41-19) were outrebounded by 19 and managed just two points in overtime.
Jaylen Brown led five Boston players in double figures with 22 points on 7-for-16 from the field. Marcus Smart added 14 points and ten assists for the Celtics.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost three straight games and own the worst overall record in the Eastern Conference. On Monday, Cleveland allowed Utah to shoot 57 percent from the field during a 126-113 home loss. The Cavaliers (17-44) were outrebounded by a 52-41 margin and assisted on 28 of their 42 made field goals.
Cleveland G Collin Sexton led all scorers with 32 points on an 11-for-17 shooting performance. Kevin Love added 22 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort for the Cavaliers.
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Boston F Jayson Tatum (illness) did not play last night and is listed as questionable for this contest. The Cavaliers rank last in the league in defensive efficiency. With the Celtics playing on consecutive nights, the over is the play as Boston injuries mean very little defense being played. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win high scoring over game 120-115.
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