The set-up: The Celtics are dealing with injury issues, but they still have loads of talent and experience playing together. They also come off a commanding win over the Wizards, a team which I'd say is almost identical to the Nets. Brooklyn doesn't play defense, and that's not going to win any championships.

The pick: Boston is a big underdog, but it won't go down with a fight. Especially in Game 1. Note as well that Boston is 7-2 ATS in its last nine as a road dog in the +7.5 to +9.5 points range. Grab the points, expect an excting contest.

This is a 10* COACHES CORNER on the Celtics.