Tuesday night viewing has never been this good as we’ve lined up a pair of mouth-watering NBA games that will definitely whet your basketball appetite. Kicking things off tonight is the much-anticipated showdown between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.
[sc:NBA250 ]Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a marquee Western Conference clash. Read on below for a quick breakdown of these two matchups and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks.
[sc:NBAArticles ]Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks (7:30 PM ET)
Line: Boston Celtics at New York Knicks – view all NBA lines
[sc:NBA240banner ]The New York Knicks returned to winning ways Sunday with a convincing 100-88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis combined for 39 points and 16 rebounds for the Knicks who have now won four of their last five games.
Up next for the surging Knicks is a clash with Eastern rivals the Boston Celtics. The Celtics’ downward spiral continued on Sunday with a heart-breaking 101-98 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a disappointing defeat for the Celtics who squandered a 21-point third-quarter lead. They have now lost five of their last six outings. The Celtics will look to turn things around at Madison Square Garden, where they have won four of their last five games.
Writer’s Prediction
New York wins, 94-84.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8:00 PM ET)
Line: Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves – view all NBA lines
The Oklahoma City Thunder had their two-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a gut-wrenching 115-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Thunder simply had no answer for Damian Lillard who erupted for 31 points, including five three-pointers in the final 3:07. Oklahoma City’s perimeter defense was ripped to shreds in this ballgame with Portland uncorking a season-high 19 3-pointers.
They will look to return to the win column when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. The Thunder will fancy their chances of doing just that as they have fared extremely well against the Wolves on the road of late. The Thunder have won their last three meetings with the Wolves at Target Center. They have won those three games by an average of 16 points.
Writer’s Prediction
Oklahoma City wins, 120-104. Create a betting account now and bet on the best games for tonight.
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