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Written by Scott Burgess
Thursday, 23 April 2009
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The Boston Celtics were supposed to be the heavy favorites to win the NBA Championships, but with a season ending injury to Kevin Garnett and a first round loss to the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics aren’t looking like the favorites anymore. The Bulls won thier one and only game, on home court, against the Celtics this season . Tonight’s, April 23, Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs heads to the “Windy City” were NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Celtics as +3 roaddogs against the Chicago Bulls with the over/under set at 201 points. The best of seven series is tied a 1-1. Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Playoffs Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com

The Celtics pulled out a win after a final second three pointer by Ray Allen went down. Allen had a poor outing in Game 1 were he made 1 of 12 shots for 4pts. In Game 2 he finished with 30pts after making 9 of 18 from the field, 6 for 10 at the arch and a perfect 6 for 6 at the line. Glen Davis had a great night with 26pts while Paul Pierce finished with 18pts. Pierce asserted himself in this series. Although Paul Pierce is averaging 20.5 points, his shooting percentage is down from 45.7 percent in the regular season to 40 percent, and he's deferring to teammates. "Other guys are stepping up for us," he said. "That's what's big for us right now." Rajon Rondo has stepped it up a notch in Game 1 with 29pts, but was held to 18pts in Game 2. The Celtics have a 50-36 rebounding edge over the Bulls and 32-12 disparity in second-chance points. Kendrick Perkins and Rondo each grabbed 12 offensive rebounds as no Bulls player reached double digits.

The Bulls have found their savior in Derrick Rose who finished with 36pts in Game 1, but was held to a low 10pts in Game 2. Derrick Rose was recently named NBA Rookie of the Year. Ben Gordon was their top scorer in Game 2 with a high 42pt night, he outscored Ray Allen 42-30, but it was Allen who won the game with a three pointer with two seconds left. "I think what's making these games so exciting is they're won or lost on one or two possessions," Chicago's Joakim Noah said. "The shots that are being made are off rebounds." The Bulls must improve on offensive rebounds, as they had eight to the Celtics 21 offensive rebounds and were beat underneath the basket and on the perimeter. J. Noah has to improve on rebounding, in Game 1 he pulled down 17 rebounds, but was held to eight in Game 2.

Recent Trends to Consider:
  • Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
  • Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Chicago.
  • Celtics are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
  • Favorite is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
  • Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.
  • Bulls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
  • Bulls are 14-3-1 ATS in their last 18 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Bulls are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a S.U. loss.
  • Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Central.
  • Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

2009 NBA Playoffs Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls
When: Thurs, April 23, 2009 8:00 PM ET         
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Bulls -3

Point-Spreads.com 2009 NBA Playoffs Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls

The Bottom Line:  The Bulls must be assertive like in Game 1, play tough against Pierce and don’t allow Allen to get free looks at the hoop. Go Bulls! Be sure to get your 2009 NBA Playoffs Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 60% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit



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