Not surprisingly, it’s also led to plenty of Internet outrage, as people don’t see the value in counting wins from last season after the Warriors lost three games during the playoffs.
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Thompson suffered a nasty ankle injury while playing against the Indian Pacers Tuesday.
The Warriors are in the midst of a record-breaking 23-0 start to the season, but they may take the court without star shooting guard Klay Thompson for the first time this season on Friday when Golden State takes on the Celtics in Boston. Boston has won six of eight games and has scored at least 105 points in five straight contests. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 101.2 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Losing Barnes was huge, but the Warriors managed to hang on without him. Celtics – SG R.J. Hunter (Questionable, undisclosed), PG Marcus Smart (Early January, knee).
According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Warriors have a 68 percent chance to beat the Celtics and a 34 percent chance to win their next seven games and break the 1971-72 Lakers record for longest win streak in NBA history (33 games). An argument could be made that the Celtics are the East’s best. This season they have had to face some adversity with health. Covers Expert Power Sports.
The Warriors have done an incredible job overcoming injuries during their flawless start to the season, as the team has been able to successfully manage for part of it without Harrison Barnes. “I want to finish the trip on a high note in Milwaukee”. ABOUT THE CELTICS (13-9, 13-9 ATS, 10-12 ATS): There’s quite a buzz in Boston around this one, as it is seen by many as a potential launching point for an organization showing plenty of life in coach Brad Stevens’ third year.
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“A lot is going to depend on how the game’s going”. If you’re a betting person, it’s a great opportunity to bet against the Warriors tonight. “It’s not.” Eight Celtics finished in double figures in a 105-100 victory over Chicago on Wednesday.
