Looking at their recent matchups, it's clear that the Boston Celtics have a decent advantage. The team has won seven games, while the Dallas Mavericks have emerged victorious five times. These games have been very varied and not always high-scoring. Additionally, it's been a long time since these teams have drawn.
Boston Celtics
In the fourth game of the finals, Boston suffered a crushing defeat on the road against Dallas (84-122). The Celtics lead the series 3-1 in the best-of-seven format. The top performer for the losing side in the June 15 game was Jayson Tatum, who scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds, and made three assists. Sam Hauser contributed 14 points, and Payton Pritchard added 11.
The Celtics (64 wins and 18 losses) won the regular season. The participation of starting lineup player Kristaps Porzingis is again in question for this game as he recently recovered from a leg injury. The Latvian player already missed the previous game. Explore our roundup of promotions for Indian punters with exclusive offers.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas won all four quarters confidently in the June 15 game. The biggest contributor to the victory was Luka Doncic, who scored 29 points, grabbed five rebounds, and made five assists. Kyrie Irving added 21 points, and Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 15.
The Mavericks (50 wins and 32 losses) finished fifth in the regular season in the Western Conference. Dallas approaches the upcoming game with a full-strength lineup. Luka Doncic is listed as Day-To-Day in the match preview. Want more up-to-date NBA prediction and stay informed? Subscribe to Odds2Win updates.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
Bookmakers' experts believe that Boston should not face major problems in the fifth game of the final series against Dallas. After a frustrating defeat in the previous match, the Celtics players are clearly seeking revenge and are ready to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Coach Mazzulla's team has undoubtedly drawn the right conclusions and will now aim to secure a confident victory with the support of their fans, striving to win the NBA championship for the 18th time.
Our prediction — Boston to win with a spread of (-5.5) points, including overtime, at odds of 1.76.
Boston is approaching the upcoming match without any losses. However, even with all their leaders in the lineup, the Celtics have not been very high-scoring in the playoffs, averaging 108.3 points per game. At home, this average is slightly higher at 110.6 points. Nevertheless, this time the team from Massachusetts is unlikely to significantly overwhelm their opponent's basket.
Our prediction — Boston's individual total to be under 109.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 1.73.
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