BOSTON @ NY KNICKS (BOS -2.5, 229.5)
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CELTICS @ KNICKS 2/8/25
As the NBA season continues to heat up, all eyes are set on this weekend's clash between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. After falling short due to injuries in the Eastern Conference finals last spring, the Knicks are now poised for some reveng. Despite the setbacks to OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks continue to play well. They have won 7 of their last 8 games.
The anticipation is building for tonight's showdown on the Knicks' home court. It’s a longtime NBA rivalry this longtime rivalry that offers the opportunity to inch closer to the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Cleveland has a six-point lead over Boston in the East. The Knicks are 1.5 games behind the Celtics.
Showing no signs of slowing down, the Knicks held off a comeback attempt from the Toronto Raptors with a 121-115 win in their latest encounter last Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the Celtics saw their four-game winning streak snapped by the Dallas Mavericks in a 127-120 loss, giving New York a chance to close the gap for second place in the Eastern Conference.
While Robinson's return from a left ankle surgery remains uncertain, the Knicks' star point guard Jalen Brunson has stepped up to fill the void. Brunson played a pivotal role in securing the win against the Raptors, scoring five pivotal points in the final crucial moments of the game. His display of on-court prowess earned praise from his teammate Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 27 points and 20 rebounds against Toronto.
On the other hand, the Celtics have faced a turbulent season. After a promising start with 16 wins in their first 19 games, the team has struggled to maintain consistency. Their home-field advantage seems to have taken a hit, a stark contrast to their impressive 37-4 home in the regular season last year.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla remains optimistic, considering the regular season as a learning period for his team. The team's performance at home after road trips has been particularly challenging, a trend which Celtics guard Payton Pritchard acknowledges needs fixing. Despite the obstacles, Jaylen Brown continues to shine for the Celtics, leading the team with 25 points in their last game.
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last six games against New York. The Celtics are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games overall. They are 6-1 SU in their last 7 road games and they’ve covered 4 of the last 5 against the Knicks. In addition to going 7-1 SU in their last 8 games, the Knicks have won 5 of their last 6 at home.
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KRISTAPS PORZINGIS OVER 8.5 REBS+ASTS
Porzingis missed this number in Boston’s last game. He only had 5 rebounds and 1 assist, but in his previous 8 games he went Over every time. He also went Over this number in 11 of 12 games in the month of January. Porzingis has gone Over this number in 9 straight games on the road with an average of 10.2 in those 9 games. For the season, Porzingis averages 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.