The Boston Celtics are on the brink of completing a clean sweep against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA season. Though the series has not been as competitive as expected, there is still potential for some exciting moments before we possibly say goodbye to the season. As a journalist, I want to take a bit of a risk and make my predictions for this elimination game in Dallas.
Luka Doncic will be crucial in this matchup, holding the key to the Mavericks’ survival. Despite fouling out in the last game, he managed to score 27 points with 27 field goal attempts. With the team’s hopes resting on his shoulders, he will likely put in a strong performance to avoid a sweep. My bet is on Luka Doncic scoring 25+ points, Jayson Tatum scoring 25+ points, and the total points being over 201, with odds of +128 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Jayson Tatum might not be the standout player tonight, but I anticipate him taking a high volume of shots, including several three-point attempts. Despite his sub-par shooting in recent games, a big night could see him emerge as a potential NBA Finals MVP candidate. To add an odds boost to my parlay, I included the bet that the total points will be over 201. This total has been achieved in two of the three previous finals games and seems likely to happen again in this matchup.
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