Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors

Crap, crap, crap. Why can’t the Raps be playing the Clippers today? Hell why can’t they be playing some high school team today. Not the Boston Celtics. I don’t even want to watch but I will because I must love to torture myself. I am still not over getting pwned by Vince Carter the other night. The only thing keeping me from burning all my Raptors gear is I have been too bust shoveling out of a snow storm that hit Halifax.

I am sure I could go on about how this could be a great way to right the ship or how the Raptors can show everyone what they are made of against the NBA’s best. But…….they suck and until the wing or the coaching situation is fixed, the Raps are going nowhere fast. Hey at least we get to watch how basketball is supposed to be played and hopefully if KG starts wagging that finger, someone will grab it and bust it.

Life could be worse I suppose, you could be a die hard fan of the Michigan Wolverines.

Here is everything you need to know about today’s game.

The goods

  • The Raptors may have to play without Jermaine O’Neal as they look to end Boston’s four-game winning streak.
  • Boston outscored Minnesota 35-10 in the third quarter before cruising to its fourth straight victory and 10th in 11 games.
  • After a slow start, Andrea Bargnani has emerged in the last two games, averaging 27.0 points and shooting 8-of-14 from 3-point range.
  • Against New Jersey, Chris Bosh scored 42 points and Jose Calderon added 26 and 15 assists, but Toronto struggled defensively, forcing only seven turnovers and allowing the Nets to shoot 51.5 percent from the field.
  • The Raptors also lost 94-87 in Boston on Nov. 10, when Paul Pierce scored a season-high 36 points.

For bettors

  • Celtics are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Toronto.
  • Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
  • Celtics are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
  • Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
  • Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Prediction

Well I am tired and sore and really hating the Raps right now so I don’t see any way they can win. Boston will cruise to a 95-80 win and yes that seems pretty harsh. Prove me wrong guys.

At least the game will look sharp as it is on CBC and in HD!

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