The Boston Celtics (29-13) are set to face the Golden State Warriors (21-20) on Monday, aiming to recover from an overtime defeat against the Atlanta Hawks. Boston has maintained a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last eight games, while the Warriors have secured back-to-back victories, pushing them above .500 for the season. The Celtics enter this matchup as 10-point favorites, with a total set at 225 points.

Key players for the Celtics include Jayson Tatum, who leads the team with impressive averages of 27.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. The Warriors, on the other hand, will be without Draymond Green due to a calf strain, and Stephen Curry's status is uncertain after he experienced an ankle issue in their last game.