Zooming in on the glamorous city of New York for the match between our beloved Boston Celtics and the host, New York Knicks, things are shaping up to deliver some eye-popping action. Game 4, folks. Cue the fireworks.
The Celtics, an amalgamation of ferocity and skill, with Tatum knocking down an impressive 26.1 points per game in the playoffs and Brown scooping up an average of 7.1 rebounds per game. Wait, we also have White upping the game with his playoff performance, coming in with an impressive 17.8 points on an average.
And it's not all Celtics. The Knicks are rolling up their sleeves, too, with Brunson, who's apparently spent his free time making baskets in the playoffs, averaging a whopping 29.1 points per game. Towns, another notable player, is cleaning the glass with an average of 11.7 rebounds per game. Bridges, Hart, and Anunoby are showing their worth on the court, tossing in respectable figures that have certainly got everyone's attention.
Analysis of the past matchups elicits an interesting tug-of-war, each team yanking the victory rug under them in turn. But Boston, possibly motivated by their higher regular-season wins, seem to have the upper hand in recent matchups. Current playoff series, however, paints a slightly different picture with the Knicks leading 2-1.
Emphasizing the playoff prowess, the Celtics had a sweeping win of 4-1 against Orlando while Knicks locked horns intensely before clinching a 4-2 win against Detroit. Splendid performances on both sides, indeed.
So, after chewing over everything from player performance to playoff history and series records, I've arrived at a tidy little prediction. Eyes on the screen, people.
Albert’s Prediction: Boston Celtics by 7