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Boston vs Denver prediction and team news
What the switching coverages give up, who holds the second-chance rebounding edge and pace charts.
Form, with a defined window
Boston have won four and lost one of the last five home games, with the loss coming against Philadelphia. Denver have won three and lost two of the last five away games, with the losses coming against the top-two Eastern Conference teams.
Availability, named
- Boston: No injury doubts reported.
- Denver: The second-unit centre is on minutes restriction.
Shape, with the open question
The open question is whether Denver go to Jokić in the post more frequently. The Celtics have sent the double from the strong-side corner, but the post entries have been limited. If Denver run more post entries, the kick-out reads will decide the second-half scoring.
What we're watching
- Whether Denver go to Jokić in the post more frequently.
- Whether Boston extend their rotation, or keep the second unit short to maintain the defensive intensity.
- Whether the foul situation forces either coach into a longer-than-comfortable bench rotation.