When the two teams met for the last time, in early January, the Celtics managed to win the game by a few points (121 to 116). Although it is hard to imagine a different outcome for their next match-up, let's take a look at where the two teams stand at this point in time and why the Celtics should be considered favourite.
A Look at the Current Standings
Although it is true that the two teams don't play in the same conference, we can still tell a lot by where they rank in their respective one. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics find themselves in second place, only trailing the Milwaukee Bucks by a small difference in the number of victories, which they can still make up, before the end of the season, in order to finish in first place.