The Boston Celtics are just one game away from clinching the 18th pennant in their history (3-0), so the fourth matchup in Dallas could be the night the “Green Pride” have been waiting for since 2008, the year of their last championship. The Mavericks will want to avoid being swept in The Finals, and why not, think about achieving the greatest comeback in NBA history?
The Celtics confirmed their dominance away from home and in the first meeting in Dallas won 106-99, thanks to 31 points from Jayson Tatum and 30 from Jaylen Brown. This timeKyrie Irving did show up, but his 35 points were not enough to give his team the first win in the Finals.
When and Where?
Friday, June 14, 8:30 pm ET at the American Airlines Center
Moneyline odds:
Mavericks 1.95
Celtics 1.90
Where can I watch it?
NBA League Pass
Why Bet on the Dallas Mavericks?
The Dallas Mavericks have been close to winning every game, but they always end up losing because something is missing. So, they are on the verge of falling in the first Finals of the Slovenian Luka Doncic era.
The Texas franchise comes from losing 106-99 to the Boston Celtics in home condition, despite Kyrie Irving making 35 points and Doncic contributing another 27. The problem is that the rest of the players only made 37 units.
A big night from Irving was called for, and he had it. Doncic responded, despite his physical problems and ejection in the last minutes, but after these two, the best scorer was PJ Washington with 13.
If they want to avoid the sweep, Jason Kidd’s role pieces have to step up, especially Derrick Jones Jr., who only scored 18 points in 77 minutes. And the same is expected from the bench, as there is no standout among Maxi Kleber, Josh Green, or Jaden Harden.
Defense continues to be a stronghold of this team and talent is present, but if there is no company for the stars, the future of the Finals is over for Dallas, which will have to wait another year to see if they can add the second ring for the franchise.
Greg Brown remains on the outside for the Mavericks.
Why Bet on the Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics are getting closer and closer to absolute glory in the NBA, they only have to win one more game to hang the 18th pennant on their home floor and regain the honor of being the franchise with the most titles in US basketball.
Jayson Tatum had been underwhelming as a scorer in the first two games but appeared in Dallas with 31, so the Celtics won 106-99, once again keeping their rival under 100 points.
Tatum was joined by Jaylen Brown, who is on his way to winning the Finals MVP. He delivered 30 units, with eight rebounds and eight assists, being the best in these last two items for the team coached by Joe Mazzulla. In addition, complements such as Al Horford, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday always contribute to the path to victory. And the good news is that Sam Hauser reconciled with the three-pointer, making three.
Boston bases its game on a great ball movement and an applied defense. However, in the third duel, they showed cracks, when they almost squandered a lead of more than 20 points in the last quarter.
The Celtics have not lost in seven games away from home in the Playoffs and have won ten straight at this point overall.
Now Boston, looking to close out history in Dallas, will hope Kristaps Porzingis recovers from injury and is available.
Final Betting Analysis: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
That’s three straight wins for Boston at the Mavericks’ home, demonstrating a supremacy over the Texans. Overall, they have seven games without losing to this opponent.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have the Celtics as favorites. Their Moneyline shows 1.90, while the Mavericks have 1.95.
This series will end in a sweep in favor of the Boston Celtics, who, with the probable return of Latvian Kristaps Porzingis, will be an impossible opponent to defeat for the Dallas Mavericks, who have lacked something every game to win. The championship will go to the Green Pride.
Go for a win for the Celtics. If you bet $100 at 1.90, you will gain $90 for a total payout of $190.
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