The Celtics are the likelier winner, with their home run and third-quarter edge offering a path to an early lead.
| Time | Celtics | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 10.31 08:11 | 1.13 ▴ | 6.50 ▾ |
| 10.31 07:31 | 1.11 | 7.00 ▾ |
| 10.31 05:21 | 1.11 ▴ | 7.25 ▾ |
| PlayerPlayer | GPGP | PTSPTS | REBREB | ASTAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum(F) | 3 | 33.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Paul George(F) | 3 | 17.0 | 6.3 | 3.7 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| PlayerPlayer | GPGP | PTSPTS | REBREB | ASTAST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caleb Wilson(F) | 3 | 22.3 | 8.3 | 3.3 |
| 3 | 22.7 | 1.7 | 2.3 | |
Josh Giddey(G) | 3 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 8.3 |
Jayson Tatum gives the Celtics the stronger scoring form among the featured players. He has averaged 33.0 points over his last three games, with a 49.21% field goal mark above his season rate. Josh Giddey is pushing back for the Bulls, averaging 8.67 points and 7.67 assists over his last three, both above his season marks.
The Celtics have won three straight at home. They take the third quarter, scoring 34.0 points and allowing 22.0 per game. They also outscore opponents in the first, 28.33 to 26.33 per game. But they are outscored in the fourth, 28.0 to 29.67 per game.
The Bulls are 1-2 in their last three road games. They lose the first quarter, scoring 20.33 points and allowing 36.0 per game. They also trail in the third, 29.67 to 38.33 per game. In the second, though, they outscore opponents 32.67 to 29.67 per game.
The Celtics own the recent meetings. They have scored 121.2 points per game against the Bulls' 103.8 across the last five. Boston also leads the series 4-1.
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