Boston Celtics (21-22) at Milwaukee Bucks (28-14)
The Celtics form slump just continues after 4 defeats in their last 5, including a 132-126 OT loss against the Grizzlies last time out. However, Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker both missed the Grizzlies defeat but they'll be back for the Bucks matchup. Walker has a good matchup against the Bucks as they have struggled against point guards.
Despite missing Antetokounmpo, the Bucks recorded their 7th straight victory last time on the court as they trashed the Pacers 140-113. Jrue Holiday had arguably his best game as a Buck with 28 points and 14 assists. While Antetokounmpo should be back from a knee injury, Holiday should take good confidence into this matchup, especially with Boston giving up 26.1 points to point guards in the last month.
With Boston struggling to put together a complete 4th quarter performance, we can't see them beating the red-hot Bucks. The Celtics have also lost 9 of their last 10 on the road, which is also the same record at this venue.
Stadium Record
The Bucks are 8-1 in their last 9 at home. Boston has a horrible 1-9 record at this venue.
Head to Head Record
Milwaukee has won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
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Los Angeles Clippers (28-16) at San Antonio Spurs (22-18)
The Clippers are starting to find their rhythm after back to back wins. Last time out, they successfully rallied from a 15 point deficit at half-time against the red-hot Hawks and they'll be looking to continue the momentum onto San Antonio. In terms of injury news, they'll still be without Ibaka and Beverley. So Zubac will get the start at centre once again.
San Antonio has lost their last 2 games so they'll be keen to get back on track. Despite facing a Hornets team that just lost Ball to a season ending injury, the Spurs went down 100-97. Which continued their struggles at home this season as they've now lost 11 of 21 on their home court. However, they did beat the Clippers this season on the road.
The Under has a good trend with these two teams involved so we'll be sticking with a low scoring affair. Overall, the Under is 7-2 in the Spurs last 9 home games and it's also 4-2 when they play the Clippers. The Under has also saluted in 6 of the Clippers last 8 road games.
Stadium Record
The Spurs are 10-11 at home this season. Los Angeles holds a 2-4 record at this venue.
Head to Head Record
In the earlier meeting of the season, the Spurs won on the road 116-113.
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Atlanta Hawks (22-21) at Sacramento Kings (18-25)
The Hawks winning streak of 8 games ended against the Clippers but they should be confident of rebounding against the inconsistent Kings, a team they recently beat by 15 points. On that occasion, Trae Young dominated with 28 points and Clint Capela enjoyed a favourable matchup with 24 points. With John Collins in great form as well, the trio should be the key to another Hawks victory.
Sacramento has won 3 of their last 4 games against the Celtics, Wizards and Cavaliers. However, they'll face a much tougher ask against the Hawks, especially with their defence leaking points against point guards and power forwards. In the last month, they've allowed on average 29.5 points per game to point guards and that should see Trae Young put up big numbers.
As mentioned, the Hawks have a nice matchup against the Kings defence and they'll be looking to put a disappointing second half display against the Clippers behind them in this matchup.
Stadium Record
The Kings have lost 6 of their last 8 home games. The Hawks are 1-4 at this venue in the last 5 meetings.
Head to Head Record
Atlanta thrashed the Kings 121-106 in mid-March this season.
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