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(NBA) Dallas vs. Boston,
Point Spread: 5.00 | -108.00 Dallas (Away)
Result: Loss
Tonight's game is a true Clash of the Titans: the best ATS team in the league (Dallas) versus the 3rd best ATS team as a home favorite (Boston – 11-5 ATS). Tonight, Terry Rozier is a capable back-up for the Kyrie Irving-less Celtics, but the onus should really be on guys like Gordon Hayward and Jayson Tatum to step into playmaking roles. But as we've lamented, Hayward is a shell of himself, since his leg injury. Dallas is a shockingly good defensive unit (12th in the NBA) and DeAndre Jordan is the type of big, rebounding center that typically gives Al Horford fits. If Jordan can keep the ball alive and give Luka more chances, we may see the Celtics fall to the Mavs yet again. I like Dallas with the points here on Friday night.