NBA Finals Set to Tip Off Thursday Night
Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics
Game 1 Preview
The wait is finally over. The NBA Finals are set to tip off Thursday night, with the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 at TD Garden. The Celtics enter the series as the heavy favorites, but the Mavericks have proven to be a resilient team all season long.
The Celtics have the best record in the NBA this season, and they have been dominant in the playoffs, winning their first two series in four games each. They are led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.2 points per game in the playoffs, and Jaylen Brown, who is averaging 24.1 points per game.
The Mavericks have been a surprise team this season, reaching the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011. They are led by Luka Dončić, who is averaging 32.0 points per game in the playoffs. Dončić is one of the most dynamic players in the NBA, and he will be a tough matchup for the Celtics.
The Celtics are a slight favorite in Game 1, but the Mavericks have shown that they can compete with anyone. This is sure to be a close and exciting series.
Game 1 Odds
Celtics -155
Mavericks +125
Against the spread
Celtics -3.5 (-110)
Mavericks +3.5 (-110)
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