The Boston Celtics came into these Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs against the Chicago Bulls without their star power forward Kevin Garnett. As a result, this two-seed vs. seven seed matchup best of seven games series is tied at two games apiece. It's easy to speculate that if Garnett had been available to the Celtics this series could have taken on a different look. Now its reported that Bulls star guard Ben Gordon is listed as day to day due to an inflamed hamstring. If Gordon is unable to play or be effective; this series could take on a different look as it continues to be played out Tuesday at Bank North Garden in Boston for Game 5.
NBA Playoffs oddsmakers have installed Boston as an 8-chalk favorite on the BetUS.com NBA Playoffs betting board with a 199 total. The home team Celtics are -400 favorites on the moneyline while Bulls backers are getting +320 road underdog moneyline odds.
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Sources say an MRI performed on Monday confirmed that Gordon had strained his left hamstring in Game 4 on Sunday. Listed as day-to-day, the star Bulls forward says he plans to play Tuesday at Boston.
"I'll do what I need to do to play," Gordon said. "We've played pretty well against them there the first two games. We just have to play with the same edge and see what happens."
The Bulls edged Boston 121-118 as a 3-point home favorite on Sunday and tied up the first-round series. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (202.5). Derrick Rose scored 23 points to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists for Chicago, while Ben Gordon added 22 points in the win. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 29 points and Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
Tonight's Game-5 is a must win situation for the favored Celtics. If the Bulls are able to steal another game in Boston, it gives them two chances to win that fourth game. Winning without Gordon or even an ineffective Gordon will be difficult for the Bulls.
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