Given the Celtics allow the seventh fewest points in the paint this season (47), Bam averages 34.5 paint points alone. Given his history against the Celtics and possible injuries, this is a strong play for today. Although the Celtics are elite defensively against centers, they allow just under 19 points to big men.

T he New Orleans Pelicans will host the Orlando Magic for a cross-conference clash in the NBA on Thursday night. New Orleans is 18-48 on the season and has the second-worst record

The Magic are currently 12-20 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Pelicans have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. We’ve got all the info and analy