The unpleasant specter of the Lockout had loomed huge over the NBA world until recently. With both the players and the owners at last coming to an agreement, the NBA has effectively tipped off in earnest over Christmas weekend. The NBA welcoming committee goes to the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. when the Celts (1-3) face the Wizards (0-3). Both squads come into play with unreliable records and a slow beginning to the season. The sports book appears to have the nod on the better squad as the line currently stands – Boston (-7) 184 ½ .

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The Boston celtics come into the game attempting to bounce back from a disappointing season last year as their 56-26 record got them bounced out of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 4-1 by the Heat. As Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen are in the final year of their respective contracts, this year marks a turning point for the Boston celtics. It’s unlikely that the Boston celtics will manage to resign both players as the “Big 3″ era might come to a close. In this youthful season, the Boston celtics are lead by Ray Allen and his usual long distance pyrotechnics. Star point guard Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce provide a stable complimentary force behind Allen. Kevin Garnett has gotten off to a slow beginning, however the damage of 15 previous NBA seasons could be catching up with him. Guard Keyon Dooling has furnished a great shooting spark off of the bench. The Boston celtics come in averaging 96.3 PPG and giving up 100.8 PPG.

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The Washington Wizards come into play attempting to right the good ship formerly identified as the Bullets. The breakout of star shooting guard Nick Young who averaged over 20 ppg until going down with injury had buoyed Washington’s sub-par season last year, when they went 23-59. The Washington Wizards this year are averaging 82.7 PPG, which is one of the worst showings in the league. Washington is giving up 97.7 PPG on average, which is slightly a lot better than the Boston celtics. Guards Nick Young and John Wall steady the balanced Washington Wizards attack.