Boston Celtics (79-21) vs Dallas Mavericks (63-40)
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Doncic is probable for Dallas. Porzingis is questionable for Boston. Dallas is now down 3-1 in this series after their 122-84 home win to Boston. The Mavericks shot 51% with 41% from three. Luke Doncic scored 29 points with five rebounds. Kyrie Irving contributed 21 points with six assists. Boston shot 36% with 34% from three. Jayson Tatum had 15 points with five rebounds. Sam Hauser off the bench got 14 points with four rebounds. The Pick: Dallas is 7-4 straight up on the road in the playoffs as they are holding opponents to 110.6 points per 100 possessions with a +1.8 net rating. They are 12-4 to the spread on the road against the Eastern Conference this season and 34-17 to the spread on the road. In their past five games they are holding opponents to 43.6% shooting. Boston has failed to cover in six of nine with a push. Play Dallas +7