Celtics vs. Magic NBA Playoffs Predictions (Sunday)
Sunday is a full four-game slate of NBA action. With four Game 4s on the schedule, there are plenty of great opportunities to find value in sides and totals. Let's take a deeper look at some of the matchups for my best bets for Celtics vs. Magic.
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Sunday’s Best NBA Playoffs Picks: Celtics vs. Magic
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Celtics vs. Magic
It's no surprise that when the two slowest-paced teams have squared off in the Playoffs, we've seen them average 195.3 PPG through the first three games. Game 4 is a pivotal one for both teams, and we should expect to see the defense ratchet up on both sides.
Boston has made life miserable for the Magic. They've been held to 43.5% from the field, which is a poor mark even for a team that was second to last in shooting throughout the regular season. Their 28.4% from deep is even below their league-worst 3P% during the year.
The Celtics don't want to let this series go back to Boston tied and should continue to put the clamps down defensively. Orlando will play their typical brand of top-three defense. I expect this game to be a defensive slugfest and go under for a third time this series.
Pick: Under 197.5 Points (-107)