Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 13/06/2024, 01:34  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 13/06/2024 at 01:38 in NBA Predictions

The Boston Celtics will be away for game four of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. They lead the series 3-0 and victory here will see them confirm an unprecedented 18th title. The Dallas Mavericks are in a hole and are facing elimination. They must win here to keep alive their season and slim hopes of a second franchise title. Jason Kidd’s men are yet to score 100 points in the finals but they did come close in game three. They tallied 99 points as they lost for the second successive game by seven points. Kyrie Irving, who struggled in the first two games, finally had himself a big game and tried to will his team to victory. The former Boston guard put up a game-high 35 points while Luka Doncic added 27. Doncic would foul out late in the fourth. And without their main offensive weapon, the hosts could not get over the line after clawing their way from a 21-point hole. The Mavs will nonetheless be encouraged by their late fourth-quarter spurt going into game four. Dallas, who should again have Doncic on the injury report, have lost three of their last four matches.

The Boston Celtics are now only one win away from an NBA record 18th championship. Joe Mazzulla’s men have been the best team in the NBA this season. They finished the regular season with the best record after winning 64 games, two of which were against Dallas. This form continues in the postseason where in 17 games played, they have lost only twice. Boston have won their last 10 matches and are 7-0 in road games in these playoffs. After a slow start to the series, Jason Tatum finally had a dominant performance in game three. The forward led the Celtics with 31 points while Jaylen Brown put up 30 points. Boston, who swept their way through the Eastern Conference finals, are on the verge of a first title since 2008. They are likely to again be without centre Kristaps Porzingis who missed game three with a leg injury. The former Maverick has missed considerable time in these playoffs and before the finals had been put for five weeks.