Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Combined Starting 5 featuring Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum

Can the Golden State Warriors stop the Boston Celtics?
Can the Golden State Warriors stop the Boston Celtics?

Small Forward – Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown has started the 2020-21 NBA season in devastating form, and is currently registering career-high numbers. He appears to have stepped up offensively in the recent absence of Jayson Tatum and is currently producing 27.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per match.

Power Forward – Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)

Jayson Tatum has emerged as a potential MVP candidate for the 2020-21 NBA season, and looks in brilliant form. He is currently averaging 26.8 points and has formed a productive relationship with teammate Jaylen Brown.

Jayson Tatum brings the ball up the court for the Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum brings the ball up the court for the Boston Celtics

With Marcus Smart unavailable for the game, the Boston Celtics may struggle on defense, although they have enough offense to post what could be their 11th victory of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Center – Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)

Draymond Green may have his task cut put as the Boston Celtics boast an array of potential offensive threats that are expected to hurt the Golden State Warriors. However, in Draymond Green, the Warriors have a defender who is capable of holding down the fort on that end of the floor.

Draymond Green and James Wiseman of the Golden State Warriors
Draymond Green and James Wiseman of the Golden State Warriors

However, Draymond Green has struggled on offense and is currently producing 4.8 assists and 6.6 points per game.

In what promises to be an interesting matchup, the Boston Celtics will enter as firm favorites although Stephen Curry could single-handedly snatch it for the Warriors.

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