Boston has outclassed Dallas this series, in addition to thrashing them twice during the season. You can make a case the Mavs coulda/shoulda won game 2, but in the other 4 meetings the outcome was not much in doubt. The Celtics are just a bad matchup for Dallas, and the Mavs have to know that by now. Deep down they must know they are not going to win this series, which has gotta be disheartening. So how motivated will they be tonight?
Besides pride and avoiding the embarrassment of a sweep, there is the matter of not ending what has been a terrific season on such a sour note. It'd be one thing if they played great in game 3 and lost a close one in the final minutes. Then they could be expected to come out flat tonight. But they didn't play all that well, and Doncic must be especially disappointed w his game. I expect them to come out loose but with "fire in the belly" and put together their best game of the series.
Meanwhile, as much as the Celtics would like to close it out, deep down they'd prolly love to win it in Boston. Think they lack intensity this evening--especially on defense. I can see them falling behind by double digits at some point and packing it in while mentally preparing for game 5 at home. Looking for D to rack up 110-115 pts while the Celts put up 100-106.
Ignore, fade or jump on board...it's not a lock or game of the year, and no matter how much you agree w my logic, don't play more than you can afford to lose. The Gambling Gods don't like that.
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Boston has outclassed Dallas this series, in addition to thrashing them twice during the season. You can make a case the Mavs coulda/shoulda won game 2, but in the other 4 meetings the outcome was not much in doubt. The Celtics are just a bad matchup for Dallas, and the Mavs have to know that by now. Deep down they must know they are not going to win this series, which has gotta be disheartening. So how motivated will they be tonight?
Besides pride and avoiding the embarrassment of a sweep, there is the matter of not ending what has been a terrific season on such a sour note. It'd be one thing if they played great in game 3 and lost a close one in the final minutes. Then they could be expected to come out flat tonight. But they didn't play all that well, and Doncic must be especially disappointed w his game. I expect them to come out loose but with "fire in the belly" and put together their best game of the series.
Meanwhile, as much as the Celtics would like to close it out, deep down they'd prolly love to win it in Boston. Think they lack intensity this evening--especially on defense. I can see them falling behind by double digits at some point and packing it in while mentally preparing for game 5 at home. Looking for D to rack up 110-115 pts while the Celts put up 100-106.
Ignore, fade or jump on board...it's not a lock or game of the year, and no matter how much you agree w my logic, don't play more than you can afford to lose. The Gambling Gods don't like that.
One more thing: look for home court calls tonight. Nothing blatant, just enough to turn the tide in Dallas' favor. After all, that would be in the best interest of the NBA, ABC and ESPN.
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One more thing: look for home court calls tonight. Nothing blatant, just enough to turn the tide in Dallas' favor. After all, that would be in the best interest of the NBA, ABC and ESPN.
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