Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction: The Boston Celtics will face Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks in the 2023-24 NBA Finals tomorrow at TD Garden.
The Celtics are strong favourites in the series entering the first game after dominating the Eastern Conference. Dallas has started the last three series as the lesser seed, but that hasn’t stopped them in the slightest.
The Celtics prevailed in both of their regular-season meetings with each other. They want to maintain their four-game winning streak from the previous two seasons in the series on Thursday.
Celtics vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date: Friday 07th June 2024
- Time: 6:00 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: Legends Way, Boston
- Arena: TD Garden
BOS vs DAL Possible Starting Eight:
Celtics (BOS) Possible Starting 8: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford.
Mavericks (DAL) Possible Starting 8: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Tim Hardaway, Derrick Jones, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively-II
Celtics vs Mavericks Team Preview:
Boston Celtics Team Updates (0-0):
- With a 64-18 record and a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics were the greatest NBA team during the regular season.
- They thumped the Miami Heat 4-1 in the first round, got over the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the second round, and dominated the Indiana Pacers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals.
- This team’s main players are Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum leads the way with 26 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists a game, while Brown adds 25 points, six rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
Dallas Mavericks Team Updates (0-0):
- The Dallas Mavericks, who had a 50-32 regular season record and placed fifth in the Western Conference, are playing at a very high level.
- They advanced to the Western Conference finals by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 after routing the Los Angeles Clippers (4-2) and Oklahoma City Thunder (4-2).
- Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game in their 17 postseason games thus far. In spite of playing with ailments, he led the Mavericks in seven statistical categories throughout the postseason.
BOS vs DAL Injury Updates:
Celtics (BOS): No Injuries Updated
DAL (Mavericks): Greg Brown III (Personal reasons), Olivier-Maxence Prosper (ankle injury)
BOS vs. DAL Postseason Players Comparisons:
- Points: Jayson Tatum (25.4) vs Luka Donicic (28.3)
- Rebounds: Jayson Tatum (10.5) vs Luka Donicic (9.6)
- Assists: Jayson Tatum (5.6) vs Luka Donicic (8.8)
- Steals: Jrue Holiday (1.4) vs Luka Donicic (1.6)
- Blocks: Kristaps Porzingis (1.5) vs Daniel Gafford (1.5)
- Free Throw%: Kristaps Porzingis (92.9) vs Luka Donicic (82.8)
- Field Goal Percentage%: Jaylen Brown (54.8) vs Kyrie Irving (49.2)
- Three Point Percentage%: Derrick White (43.0) vs Kyrie Irving (42.1)
Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction:
In the previous three seasons, this is the Boston Celtics’ second trip to the NBA Finals. However, this is the first time in 13 years that the Dallas Mavericks are vying for the title. Throughout the season, the Mavericks have shown a great deal of offensive promise.
Anticipate intense motivation from Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic as they want to dictate the tempo of the game against their old club. Boston also benefits greatly from having a home court, which increases their chances of winning.
BOS vs DAL Last 10 H2H Match-up:
BOS (Celtics): 6 games won
DAL (Mavericks): 4 games won
BOS vs DAL Team Squads:
BOS (Celtics): Dalano Banton, Oshae Brissett, Jaylen Brown, JD Davison, Sam Hauser, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, Svi Mykhailiuk, Drew Peterson, Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Lamar Stevens, Jayson Tatum, Jordan Walsh, Derrick White
DAL (Mavericks): Luka Doncic, Dexter Dennis, Dante Exum, Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr., Maxi Kleber, A.J Lawson, Derrick Lively II, Dwight Powell, Markieff Morris, Grant Williams, Oliver-Maxence Prosper, P J Washinton, Brandon Williams, Greg Brown III, Seth Curry, Tim Hardway Jr., Jaden Hardy, Kyrie Irving, Richaun Holmes
BOS vs DAL Dream11 Team:
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