Boston Celtics Place Key Backcourt Piece on Trade Market
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Tatum went through a full workout in front of reporters recently, hinting at a comeback, but is now reconsidering that choice.
The Orlando Magic (23-22) travel to TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics (29-17) in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.
Hawks vs Celtics best bet: CJ McCollum Over 17.5 points (-105) CJ McCollum was the main piece that came to the Atlanta Hawks in the Trae Young trade, and so far, he’s been as advertised. The veteran has cashed the Over in points in four of seven contests since the blockbuster deal.
The Celtics took a double-digit loss at home on Wednesday night from the Atlanta Hawks, prompting a spot-on reaction from Jaylen Brown.
Portland’s four-game win streak was snapped last Friday at home, in the team’s 110-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday led the way for the Trail Blazers with 21 points each, Toumani Camara scored 16, and Donovan Clingan finished with 13 points and 16 rebounds.
The Celtics are third in the NBA this season in average DIFF, with a +6.64 and have the second-best DIFF in losses, with a -6.82, behind only the Pistons.
Brown’s efforts have also earned him a strong endorsement from an NBA legend. During a recent episode of NBA Showtime on NBC, Chris Bosh suggested that Brown should win this season’s Most Valuable Player award.