The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are playing in the NBA Finals, with a decisive Game 5 next to come. Below, we offer same-game parlay picks for you to consider for this contest. Watch out-of-market NBA games on NBA League Pass! Successfully hitting the spread, total and Jayson Tatum over 27.5 PTS parlay for the Celtics-Mavericks contest earns $59.68 on a $10 bet … [Read more...] about NBA Picks: Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Finals | Game 5 Same Game Parlay – Monday, June 17
Why didn’t Boston win Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals? Per Jrue Holiday, closeout games are hard
The reason the Boston Celtics did not close out Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals to win the series vs. the Dallas Mavericks? One team was desperate, the other a little presumptuous in how they played — it really may be that simple. And if you ask Boston’s Jrue Holiday, he will tell you much the same. “I think winning is hard. I think winning at any game is hard. But winning Game … [Read more...] about Why didn’t Boston win Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals? Per Jrue Holiday, closeout games are hard
What can we take from the Boston Celtics blowing Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
What can we take from the Boston Celtics blowing their chance to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs? Instead of getting their offseason started off with the celebrations surrounding the hanging of Banner 18, the Celtics found themselves on the wrong end of a 122-84 blowout. For Boston forward Sam Hauser, the takeaway is that they can build off … [Read more...] about What can we take from the Boston Celtics blowing Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
Joe Mazzulla calls for a better effort on the glass ahead of Game 5
The Boston Celtics struggled to control the glass during their Game 4 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday (June 14). The Celtics were out-hustled for second-chance opportunities 31-52. As such, Dallas was able to control the tempo and flow of the game, leaving Boston trying to play catchup throughout the contest. Following Boston’s first loss of the NBA Finals, Joe Mazzulla … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla calls for a better effort on the glass ahead of Game 5
On this day: ex-Boston big man John Mahnken born; former owner Louis Pieri passes
On this day, former Boston Celtics big man John Mahnken was born in 1922 in West New York, New Jersey.A 6-foot-8, 220 lb. alum of Georgetown University, Mahnken would be signed by the Rochester Royals (now known as the Sacramento Kings) of the National Basketball League (NBL — a competing league that would later be absorbed by the NBA) after returning from service in the second … [Read more...] about On this day: ex-Boston big man John Mahnken born; former owner Louis Pieri passes
JJ Redick: Game 4 of 2024 NBA Finals was a bad impersonation of the Boston Celtics
If you ask NBA broadcaster and podcaster JJ Redick what he thinks of Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the former player would tell you that it was a bad impersonation of the Boston Celtics. The Dallas Mavericks staved off elimination and sent the series back to Boston’s TD Garden for Game 5 of the series (set to tip off this Monday (June 17) night), the series is not over … [Read more...] about JJ Redick: Game 4 of 2024 NBA Finals was a bad impersonation of the Boston Celtics
Jayson Tatum looking forward to TD Garden being ‘as loud as it’s ever been’ for Game 5
The Boston Celtics have a chance to win an NBA title on their home floor, but for all the wrong reasons. Boston lost in historic fashion up 3-0 in the 2024 NBA Finals in Game 4 Friday night. Securing a championship will now have to wait until at least Monday, when the Celtics host the Mavericks for Game 5.Sweeps are rare in the NBA finals. The Golden State Warriors were the … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum looking forward to TD Garden being ‘as loud as it’s ever been’ for Game 5
Jayson Tatum admits where Celtics flaws were in Game 4
The Boston Celtics fell short of securing an NBA Finals sweep against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday (June 14). Joe Mazzulla’s team was bullied from start to finish as Dallas asserted their will onto the game and controlled every aspect on both sides of the floor. The Celtics will now head back to Boston, hoping to close out the series in front of their hometown crowd on Monday … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum admits where Celtics flaws were in Game 4
Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks odds, tips and betting trends | June 17
The Dallas Mavericks are 6.5-point underdogs heading into a potentially-deciding Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Monday, starting at 8:30 PM ET on ABC. The Celtics hold a 3-1 series lead. The matchup has an over/under of 209.5. On Friday, Dallas defeated Boston 122-84, led by Luka Doncic with 29 points. Jayson Tatum was the leading scorer for … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks odds, tips and betting trends | June 17