This is a 10* UNDERDOG OF THE YEAR on the Boston Celtics.

We believe that Isaiah Thomas will finally show up in a big way tonight. Boston fought hard all year and earned the No. 1 spot in the East. That was no fluke. The C's are more than just Thomas, but there's no question that he's the engine that drives the machine. Thomas though suffered major heartbreak a day before Game 1 when his sister was tragically killed in a car accident. Thomas has courageously played through the first two games and has been decent, but not dominant. Now that he's had a few more days to process his grief and get a handle on the situation, we're expecting a monster game from him tonight. He will be refocused and ready to take out some hatred on someone and that unfortunate someone is the Bulls. Chicago has looked great to this point, but we're expecting it to come in a tiny bit complacent here. Those first two victories were just too easy. Also note that the Celtics are 8-3 ATS this season after a loss by ten points or more, while Chicago is 10-12 ATS this year off an upset win as an underdog. BOSTON gets right back into this series with a blowout win.

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