In the ever-changing landscape of the NBA, the Golden State Warriors find themselves navigating the turbulent waters of the Western Conference. With a current record of 32-28, they sit in 10th place in a conference full of talent and intensity heading into April. Today, a stunning 52-point loss to the Boston Celtics left everyone’s heads spinning. They are preparing for a back-to-back against the Bucks on Wednesday and the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Bulls, positioned at 29-32 and 9th in the Eastern Conference, earned a hard-fought victory over the Utah Jazz last night, led by dynamic duo DeMar DeRozan and Colby White and their combined 54 points.
Their only meeting in January saw the Bulls drop a 140-131 game to the Warriors at home.
Not the old dubs either
This was written before the Warriors faced Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo suffers from left Achilles tendinitis, but played against Golden State.
In a Sunday night showdown that turned into a lopsided affair, the Boston Celtics dominated the Golden State Warriors with an emphatic 140-88 victory, marking their 11th straight victory. All-Star Jaylen Brown led an explosive first quarter, contributing 19 points to establish a 44-22 lead. The Celtics’ lead continued to grow, reaching an unprecedented 44-point margin at the break, marking a historic halftime lead for the franchise. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opted to rest key players, including the “Big Three” of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, in the second half. The game turned into a nightmare for Curry, who managed just four points, shooting 2 of 13 from the field and missing all nine of his three-point attempts. Boston’s resounding 52-point victory marked the third-largest margin of victory in Celtics history and solidified their unique distinction as the first NBA team to win three games by at least 50 points in a single season, after having dismantled the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets.
However, less than six weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors found themselves in freefall five games into the season below .500, struggling with internal challenges and an unstable rotation. Head coach Steve Kerr and his staff weathered the storm, highlighted by the return of Draymond Green from an indefinite suspension and the tragic loss of beloved assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. Despite the recent historic loss to the Boston Celtics, the Warriors currently sit at 32-28 and tenth in the competitive Western Conference. Kerr, reflection on the start of his team until 2024said: “Our entire team is [in a great frame of mind], Really. I’m very proud of the group who faced a lot of adversity this year, stuck with it and continued to support each other. Heading into a crucial game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday and a game against the Bulls to follow on Thursday night, the Warriors, powered by a collective mindset of strength and commitment, look to return to form championship behind the star power of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
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It would be understandable to be skeptical given how the Golden State Warriors have performed at home, especially as a favorite, given their 12-17-2 ATS record on their home court this season. The Chicago Bulls, with a solid 17-14 ATS record on the road and buoyed by their recent victory over the Utah Jazz, appear ready for this road trip out West. The recommendation to take the Bulls +6.5 suggests that the belief that the Bulls not only cover the spread but also secure an outright victory against the Warriors is rooted in trend, eye test and instinct. This gut feeling is influenced by Golden State’s inconsistent performances, especially when playing as a home favorite.
Hammer the Bulls +6.5.
Prediction: Chicago Bulls +6.5
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Rating:
Both teams have demonstrated a tendency to engage in high-scoring affairs, with the Warriors holding an 18-13 plus/minus record at home this season and the Bulls having a 17-14 record on the road. The presence of star players like DeMar DeRozan, Stephen Curry, Coby White and Klay Thompson adds firepower to both camps. Despite the Bulls’ injury issues, the combination of DeRozan and White demonstrated their scoring prowess with an impressive 52-point performance in their recent win over the Utah Jazz. The potential for these attacking talents to go “shot for shot” creates an environment conducive to surpassing the set total of 223.5, making the Over a tempting proposition for those looking for an action-packed, high-scoring contest on Thursday evening.
Prediction: Over 223.5
