Big Game Report #52

By Chase Bailkin

Brooklyn Nets

(24-13)

VS

Boston Celtics

(19-17)

2nd East

4th East

Fanduel Odds

Tonight is going to be a great game. I believe the Celtics are a top contender this year, but with injuries and covid they haven’t quite figured it out so far. I believe that changes now after a full week of rest, and they get Marcus Smart back. The Nets are without KD still, and as good as they are I think they will have their hands full against a Celtics team that is eager to show what they’re truly capable of. The Nets beat the Celtics earlier this year (with KD) and it is tough to beat the same team twice, especially since the Celtics have gotten stronger and the Nets are missing KD. I think Tatum is eager to breakout - he hasn’t been spectacular this season. He blames covid for affecting his conditioning but with a week of rest, I think he will look to take over tonight. Take the Celtics money line, Jayson Tatum over 24.5 points, Jayson Tatum over 2.5 made threes, and Joe Harris under 14.5 points.