Albert
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My Prediction
Boston Celtics by 6Ah, the smell of game 3. There's nothing quite like playoff basketball, especially when we got the Boston Celtics visiting the New York Knicks. The Knicks leading the series 2-0 is a surprising twist in the plot, but hey, who doesn't love a good underdog story?
Let's talk about the Celtics. The boy wonder, Jayson Tatum, has been putting up exactly the same numbers in the playoffs as he did in the season. You can set your watch to his consistency, and it is premium timekeeping, folks. Jaylen Brown isn't far behind either, showing off some fine scoring abilities. Oh, and let's not forget about Derrick White, another solid contributor in the playoff scenario.
As for the Knicks, everyone should watch out for Jalen Brunson. The man's been a human highlight reel this playoff season, dropping more points per game than a faulty calculator. Karl-Anthony Towns has been equally impressive, grabbing rebounds like they're going out of style. Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges have also shown noticeable resilience in games.
Looking back to the season, the head-to-head numbers lean slightly in Boston's favor, which could potentially add another interesting layer to this onion of a matchup. Their regular-season records reveal a stronger position for Boston. Despite trailing in the series, the Celtics have proven their ability to win in a postseason scenario, just as they did against Orlando Magic.
The recent results from both teams are like a roller coaster ride: full of highs, lows, and a bunch of screaming spectators. The Knicks managed an upper hand in their recent contests, but, don't forget, they're yet to face Boston on their home turf in this series.
Using my unmatched powers of prognostication, and denying any allegations of having a magical crystal ball, my logic and stuffed raccoon sidekick are telling me we're in for quite a game.
Albert’s Prediction: Boston Celtics by 6
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