The Dallas Mavericks managed to avoid the sweep in Game 4 at home. Still, they have the tough mission of preventing the triumph that ends the NBA Finals in Boston, where the Celtics have proven to be very powerful.
Game 4 was a monumental thrashing in favor of Dallas, who won 122-84 over the Celtics, with two sublime first quarters defensively. Luka Doncic was their best scorer with 29 units.
When and Where?
Monday, June 17, 8:30 pm ET at the TD Garden
Moneyline odds:
Boston 1.33
Mavericks 3.40
Where can I watch it?
NBA League Pass
Why Bet on the Boston Celtics?
Losing in Game 4 could happen, but for the Boston Celtics to lose by such a wide margin generates more pressure on a team that only needs one more victory to return to reign in the NBA. The beating was 122-84, with a catastrophic night from all the starters, especially the two stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who between them only contributed 25 units, a paltry figure compared to the 61 in game three.
Boston usually has a game in every series where things do not work out, it happened in the second game of the series against the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, and the first one versus Indiana Pacers. But after those missteps, came resounding victories, cemented on defense and three-pointers. It is clear that to close an unforgettable season at home, they need to improve in all areas and, above all, that the pressure does not take its toll, as it has happened in other years.
Another key issue for Joe Mazzulla is the health of Kristaps Porzingis. For game four, he was listed as available. However, he did not end up getting minutes, so logic indicates that he should appear at the TD Garden to see action and turn Boston into a team with its best tools on the court.
Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?
The Dallas Mavericks were finally able to steal a victory, although, it remains to be seen if the reaction in the Finals did not come too late for a team that has to play away again in Game 5. The celebration in front of their home crowd was for the resounding 122-84 win, which was forged by excellent defense, Luka Doncic’s 29 points, Kyrie Irving’s 21, and great contributions from Dereck Lively, Dante Exum, and Derrick Jones Jr.
Role players were asked to lend a hand, and this time, they made their presence felt, not only with points but with a lot of energy or good defense, as was the case of Jones Jr., who made Tatum uncomfortable for many minutes. To dream of a sixth game at home, Dallas will have to repeat the dose defending the basket, mainly with a zone marking that is a headache for Boston due to the absence of Porzingis.
The Mavericks are dominating the paint, and from there, everything is easier to stop the Celtics, who are not shooting well from three. But there is a question mark in Kyrie Irving, who improved his numbers playing at home, but at TD Garden has been a player with virtually no impact.
Greg Brown is the Mavericks’ only loss.
Final Betting Analysis: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
After seven straight Celtics wins, the Mavericks once again defeated Boston, which has four straight home wins over this opponent.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have the Celtics as the favorites. Their Moneyline shows 1.33, and the Mavericks have 3.40.
The Game 4 thrashing had to hurt the pride of the Celtics. However, it’s clear that Boston was resting on their laurels to celebrate at home and guarantee that the Finals were not too anticlimactic. We’ll go for a local victory once again.
Go for a win for the Celtics. If you bet $100 at 1.33, you will gain $33 for a total payout of $133.
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