Boston vs Houston: prediction for the NBA match

Boston secured victories in two latest matches. Celtics secured a home victory over Minnesota (121:109) and also managed to beat one of their main rivals for the top spot in the Eastern conference, Milwaukee (139:118). But before that, team had three defeats in a row. Massachusetts team suffered home defeats to Orlando (117:109, 92:95) and Indiana (112:117). 

Leader of the Eastern conference is approaching the upcoming game with the strongest line-up. Team's leader on points and rebounds, Jayson Tatum, is ready to play. 

With 10 victories and 23 defeats, Houston team lies bottom of the Western conference standings. On December 27, Rockets secured an unexpected away victory over the Bulls (133:118). But before that, team had a string of five consecutive defeats. Stephen Silas' team got defeated by another underdog, the San Antonio Spurs (105:124). 

Jae'Sean Tate is currently on team's injuried list. 27-year old small forward will soon recover from his injury, according to team's head coach.