🏀NBA Playoffs Game 2 Action
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM PT
📍 Location: TD Garden (Boston)
Spread: Knicks +10.0 (-105) | Celtics -10.0 (-115)
Moneyline: Knicks +390 | Celtics -550
Total: 211.5 (O -110, U -110)
Game #2 – Second Round Playoffs, NYK leads series 1-0
Matchup Breakdown:
The New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics in Game 1, overcoming a 20-point deficit to win 108–105 in overtime. Jalen Brunson led the charge with 29 points, while OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges provided crucial support on both ends of the floor. The Knicks' defense forced the Celtics into a playoff-record 60 three-point attempts, of which only 15 were made.
The Celtics are looking to bounce back in Game 2. Kristaps Porziņģis, who left Game 1 early due to illness, is listed as probable. Sam Hauser is doubtful with an ankle sprain. Boston will need improved performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who combined for 15-of-45 shooting in the opener.
Boston took too many threes and to be honest, many were open — they just missed. I expected this from Boston in the playoffs. This is what happens when you live and die by the three. This game they’ll make threes and probably win by 20.
Key Trends:
Knicks are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.
Celtics are 2-4 ATS in their last six home games.
The total has gone under in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
🕒 Time: 7:30 PM PT
📍 Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City)
Spread: Nuggets +10.5 (-115) | Thunder -10.5 (-105)
Moneyline: Nuggets +370 | Thunder -510
Total: 230.0 (O -110, U -110)
Game #2 – Second Round Playoffs, DEN leads series 1-0
Matchup Breakdown:
The Denver Nuggets took a 1-0 series lead with a 121–119 victory in Game 1, thanks to Nikola Jokić's dominant performance of 42 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jamal Murray contributed 21 points, while Aaron Gordon hit the game-winning shot.
The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to even the series at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in Game 1. The Thunder will look to improve their defense to contain Jokić and prevent another high-scoring affair.
I think
Key Trends:
Nuggets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Thunder are 3-2 ATS in their last five home games.
The total has gone over in 6 of the Nuggets' last 8 games.
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