Boston will be on a back-to-back against Phoenix tonight. They haven't fared very well on back-to-backs this season as they are only 3-8 ATS. This is an older team too so consecutive games should be tougher on them. Shaq is questionable and Pierce might not even play after banging his knee last night in Portland. It'll be a game-time decision for Pierce.
Boston always lets sub-500 teams hang around because frankly, they don't get up for those games. There is a prime look-ahead scenario here for Boston as they take on the Lakers this Sunday.
Phoenix has lost 3 straight games and will be motivated against the Celtics who are on top of the E.C.
Rondo has not been his usual self as of late and turning the ball over A LOT. And Boston's bench has been pathetic besides Marquis Daniels and Perkins who is slowly working his way back into form. Really think Frye and Dudley have stellar games.
Refs will be Steve Javie, Bennie Adams, and Brent Barnacky. With their records combined, they favor the home team (46-30).
Phoenix is (+4.5) right now. Gotta grab the points. BOL all!!