Published Mar 17, 5:37am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 17, 5:37am ET
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Updated Mar 17, 5:37am ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Golden State Warriors. Who comes out on top in our Celtics vs Warriors pick?
Following back-to-back losses to the Spurs and Thunder, Boston has won its last two games, including a 120-112 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.
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The Celtics trailed by three points (111-108) with less than four minutes left to play. However, Boston pulled away down the stretch, courtesy of a 12-1 burst to secure the win.
Jaylen Brown pumped in a game-high 41 points, along with seven rebounds and six assists. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White contributed 21 points each.
On the other side, the Warriors recently snapped their five-game losing streak with a 125-117 victory against the Washington Wizards.
Golden State led by seven points at the break and extended its advantage to 15 in the fourth quarter. While the Wizards made one final push, they were unable to get any closer than five points the rest of the way.
Kristaps Porzingis scored a team-high 30 points on 8-for-13 shooting from the field. He also tallied five rebounds and four assists. De'Anthony Melton finished with 27 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have taken four of the previous six meetings in this series. Also, Golden State is 1-6 across its last seven outings against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pick: Boston Celtics
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Boston Celtics
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