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Las Vegas - Bouncing back on to the NBA hardwood, in the first game of the Eastern Conference semi between the Celtics and Raptors, we'll have to throw an either/or at you. And it all depends on Kyle Lowry. The Toronto Raptors announced that guard KLow7 has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain. If you're interested in his numbers, Lowry averaged 19.4 points, a team-high 7.5 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 36.2 minutes in 58 games this season.

Looking back at the regular season, Boston (-2.5) beat Toronto at home 112-106 and the game went Over the posted total of 213.5. The Celtics (-4) picked up a W in Toronto, beating the Raptors 118-102 and the game went Over the total of 214. The Raps (+7) flew down to Boston and beat the Cs 113-97 with the game going Under the posted total of 217. They played one game in the bubble, and it was the Celtics (+1.5) posting a 122-100 win with the total falling right on the number (222) for a push. So, bottom line. Boston is SMOKING hot, winning eight of the last nine, so we're gonna rock the Shamrock. Without Lowry, it's a YUGE bundle on Boston, but if KLow7 does play, we would suggest that you pull back half of your chips.

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