The 2024 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics take on Dallas Mavericks in Game 3
The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for a crucial Game 3 against the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals on Wednesday. After a tough 105-98 loss in Game 2, the Mavericks are looking to bounce back and level the series. The Celtics currently hold a 2-0 lead and are determined to add an 18th NBA championship to their collection.
The Celtics have been dominant on the road this season, with a 27-14 record and a perfect 6-0 run in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Mavericks will look to take advantage of their home court advantage, sporting a 25-16 record at home in the regular season and a 5-3 record in the postseason.
Kosport Magazine’s Take on the Game
Both teams have been strong defensively in the playoffs, with the Celtics only allowing an average of 100.3 points per game and the Mavericks allowing 104.1 points per game. The current odds have the Mavericks as 2.5-point favorites and the over/under set at 212.5 total points.
Legendary SportsLine handicapper Bruce Marshall has a proven track record in predicting NBA games and has been on a 196-145-3 run this season, earning nearly $3,700 for $100 players. Check out his picks for Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals on the SportsLine website.
Marshall is leaning towards an Under on the point total and has identified a crucial X-factor that makes one side of the spread a must-back. Make sure to visit SportsLine to see his picks and analysis for this game.
Mavericks vs. Celtics: Key Players to Watch
The Mavericks will be counting on power forward PJ Washington to continue his solid performance in Game 2, where he scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Small forward Derrick
