Celtics/Nets Headline Slate of Christmas Day Contests

Christmas Day is always circled on the calendar for NBA fans. With a full slate of games ahead, the NBA doesn’t rest for the Holidays.

One game on the schedule basketball fans are especially excited for is the Brooklyn Nets battling it out against the Boston Celtics. Both teams are 1-0 to start the season and Kyrie Irving faces off against his former team. Irving was once loved in Boston but has since become public enemy number one. Fortunately for Irving, there will be no crowd in attendance.

※ Current Odds Date & Time: December 24th, 8:30 P.M. (EST)

While it was only the first game of the season, Boston fans are seeing the potential of this group. The Celtics edged out the Milwaukee Bucks to open the season. Milwaukee is once-again projected to be a top team in the Eastern Conference, so a win over the Bucks is a huge motivational win for the Celtics.Brooklyn certainly turned turns as well. The two-headed monster of Durant and Irving will be tough to manage in the East this season. If the Nets can find a third piece to the puzzle, Brooklyn could be a top contender in the Conference.

Like last season, Boston is not afraid to shoot the ball. The Celtics lobbed 101 shots against the Bucks in their victory.

Could we see these teams combine to hit the over? Brooklyn’s 125 points against Golden State looked effortless, while the Celtics’ win over Milwaukee saw 243 total points on the board.

Neither team is known for elite defense, so we could see a plethora of scoring in Boston on Friday.