Here's what you need to know about the upcoming matchup of the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors.
The Celtics have been on a roll this season with a solid 29-13 record and a commanding position of #2 in the Eastern Conference. Their golden boy, Jayson Tatum, is looking more like platinum, averaging 26.6 points per game over the last month. But let's not overlook Jaylen Brown; he's no sidekick with an impressive 22.8 points per game. It's just like an action flick, folks; the Celtics have more stars than the Expendables.
On the flip side, we have the Golden State Warriors, sitting at a so-so 21-20 and a somewhat disappointing #11 in the Western Conference. But it's not all doom and gloom. They have Stephen Curry, whose form last month was like a chef with a perfect recipe – 24.9 points per game. Jonathan Kuminga has also been valuable for the Warriors, conjuring 21.3 points per game last month. Their players might not have the bling of the Celtics, but they're like rough diamonds waiting to shine.
Looking at past encounters between these titans, it's been fairly even-Steven. A bit of back and forth, win some, lose some. But if we give weight to the more recent matchups, it swings slightly in favor of Boston.
As for recent performance, both teams can be compared to a roulette wheel, a mix of reds and blacks, wins and losses. But the Celtics appear to have slightly less 'black' in their recent track record.
Taking all this into account, my magic 8-Ball (which has a surprisingly accurate track record), is pointing towards a Celtics' victory. But remember, folks, this isn't an exact science, it’s more like throwing darts in the dark.
Albert’s Prediction: Boston Celtics by 6
