On Christmas Day, the Boston Celtics travel to the Big Apple to face the new look Nets. Offseason addition Joe Johnson has meshed nicely with superstar Deron Williams. The older Celtics are still getting quality play from the Truth, Paul Pierce and the top pure Point Guard in the league, Rajon Rondo.
Brooklyn Nets
Moving to Brooklyn this season, the Nets got off to a hot start feeding off of the excitement. Their early season success included a win over their cross town rival, the New York Knicks. After that win, things began to decline including losses in 3 out of the past 4 games.
Boston Celtics
Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce have been excellent of recent but the supporting cast has been lacking. Losing 4 of their past 5, the Celtics are also looking to rebound on Christmas Day. The Celtics are currently 8th in the East but the question is not are they going to make the playoffs yet it is are they able to contend? To that, I say no. Rondo is a superb player but KG's and Paul Pierce's time is up and unless they make a major deal at the trade deadline, the Heat will remain as Eastern Conference Champions.
Prediction
Boston usually gets up for big time games like this but the Nets are a team that plays purely off of hype and excitement. On Christmas Day, the Barclays center will be rocking and that is why I predict a Nets win.
Final Score:
Brooklyn-92 Boston-88
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