Not too far-fetched to think these teams could play in the NBA Finals. Boston has Jayson Tatum back and is the strong Eastern Conference team others have come to fear. The Celtics continue a road trip Thursday that has seen them lose in San Antonio, which is white-hot.
The Thunder have won six straight and 9 of 10. Tatum brings balance to the game, but NBA lines still have OKC as a seven-point favorite. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has returned from injury and is in form. He’s going to be the MVP. NBA odds have the Celtics as a 7-point underdog with the total at 216. That seems low, and the way to go over.
Pick: Over 216 points