Published Feb 16, 6:44am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 16, 6:44am ET
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One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Golden State Warriors hosting the Boston Celtics. Who has the edge in our Warriors vs Celtics pick?
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| Golden State Warriors | +140 |
| Boston Celtics | -144 |
Golden State has dropped two of its last three games. This includes a 126-113 setback against San Antonio before the All-Star break.
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The Warriors led by as many as 13 points in the first half before San Antonio trimmed the deficit to four at the break. Although Golden State extended its advantage to 16 points in the third, the Spurs closed the period on a 24-8 burst to tie the game at 94.
The Spurs pulled away in the final frame, outscoring the home team by a 32-19 margin to come away with a double-digit win.
Draymond Green helped guide the offense, finishing with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. De'Anthony Melton and Moses Moody contributed 17 points each.
On the other side, the Celtics have won six of their last seven games. This stretch includes a blowout 124-105 win against the Chicago Bulls.
Boston put the game of reach early, surging to a 72-44 lead at the break. While the Celtics surrendered 35 points to the injury-ravaged Bulls in the fourth quarter, they still coasted to an easy 19-point win.
Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 26 points, along with eight assists and five rebounds on 11-of-18 shooting from the field. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, four rebounds, and four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Warriors have won six of the previous nine meetings in this series. However, Boston has the better record, is ranked second in scoring efficiency, and has the second-best scoring defense in the association. With that in mind, the Cs come out on top here.
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Boston Celtics
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