I'd skip this really, not because of Boston Celtics' losing streak, but rather because of their consistency
1) Boston was crushed over by the Raptors last night. Even though this game will be played at their home but playing back to back games that to followed by a big loss will be a factor
I'd like to chime in on the Boston/Portland game predictions. I don't think that being inconsistent and having a back to back games even if it's a blowout loss will have any effect them. The biggest problem Celtics have right now is their team chemistry, they don't seem to enjoy playing together/for each other.
Their lingering locker-room issues have been well-known for some time now. It feels as if the young Celtics does not like Kyrie at all and I don't blame them. Remember last season they reached ECF and were so very close making the finals. Now they don't get as much playing time and shots, not to mention that Kyrie called them out publicly mid-season, and now he is not giving any comments actin' all passive aggressive. I'm sure that rubs them the wrong way, it has to. Fun fact, they lost in five of their last seven games, two games Kyrie didn't play - they got a win.
With all that said and most people having Celtics lose tonight...I like to bet against the odds and say Kyrie scores 40+pts and Celtics win. (Blazers blowout win does not seem impossible either. Still a risky game, any way you want to look at it.