Boston Celtics (77-20) vs Dallas Mavericks (62-38)
Sunday, June 09, 2024 at 8:00 pm
I had a series script for the NBA Finals and was fully prepared to back Dallas after backing Boston in Game 2. However, I’m modifying my series script as the Celtics didn’t have their best offensive game and still blew out the Mavericks. This is a team on a mission and in most matchups between these teams, the C’s have the decided advantage that played out in Game 1 and should continue to in this one. Look for Jayson Tatum to have a big game and it will come early as the Mavs have no answers defending this team if they continue to double and triple-team him and he continues to find the open man. If Boston actually awaken from three, this game will be another blowout. I personally believe Dallas will bring forth a strong effort to keep this a competitive game, but unlike other teams, they don’t have the horses at either end of the court and will be exposed again as a second rate basketball team. The C’s know how to defend Kyrie Irving and with Luka Doncic not getting the necessary help he needs to, it’s gonna be tough for the Mavs to cover this spread. A lot of people are backing the Mavs to bounce back, but the C’s have it in their minds to make another statement and take a commanding 2-0 series lead. As such, I’m on the Cletics. Lay the points.
Jovan’s Pick Boston Celtics: -6.5 -115
AUTHOR: Jovan Burts
