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Boston Celtics: Predicting final 8 games of regular season

By Sam Minton

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 (R), Romeo Langford #45, Marcus Smart #36 and Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics all looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 08, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MARCH 08: Jayson Tatum #0 (R), Romeo Langford #45, Marcus Smart #36 and Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics all looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 08, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

August 2nd Celtics vs Trail Blazers 3:30 PM

Celtics fans get their first taste of afternoon basketball. This game will definitely be one to watch.

The Trail Blazers have a roster filled with talent. Damian Lillard will be leading the way for the Blazers. He is averaging 28.9 points and 7.8 assists per game.

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Lilliard is deadly from behind the 3 point line and is a great scorer. The Celtics will have to keep an eye on him.

Portland also has CJ McCollum that can score as well. He is averaging 22.5 points per games.

Of course, these will be important players but I think the x-factor for the Celtics will be how they deal with big man Jusuf Nurkic. The Celtics aren’t known for being the best in the paint so Nurkic could take advantage.

Still, I think after the first game the Celtics will be ready and the rust will be gone. It seems like Tatum is the leader after his stellar February and I expect him to show that against the Trail Blazers.

. BOSTON CELTICS. 1-1. .

Tatum has had success going up against Portland. In his career, he is averaging 21.4 points and 4.8 assists a game versus the Trail Blazers.

This looks like it could start a streak of wins for the Celtics. These next few games will be very important if the Celtics want to get the No.2 seed.

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