Dallas vs Boston Prediction: Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks will host Boston Celtics in game 3 of 2023-24 NBA Finals tomorrow at American Airlines Center. The Celtics are strong favourites in the series after winning the first two games after dominating the Eastern Conference. Dallas has started the playoffs on a high note beating higher seeds in playoffs, while are 2 down in Finals.
The Celtics are currently on a six-game winning streak against Dallas Mavericks and they heading into the game 3 more confidently, as Dallas have to use home court in this match to prevail in this series.
Dallas vs Boston Game Info
- Date: Thursday 13th June 2024
- Time: 6:00 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: Victory Ave, Dallas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
DAL vs BOS Possible Starting Eight:
Mavericks (DAL) Possible Starting 8: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Tim Hardaway, Derrick Jones, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively-II
Celtics (BOS) Possible Starting 8: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Oshae Brissett, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford
DAL vs BOS Team Preview:
Dallas Mavericks Team Updates (0-2):
They fear going home after this one because if they lose, they will trail three games to none and will have just one more loss to end the season.
They’ve played well at home during the during the regular season, going 30-19, and they’ve had even better results against good opponents in the postseason.
Kyrie Irving, Doncic’s co-star, was insufficient for the second straight game as well, scoring just 16 points on 7 of 18 shots.
Boston Celtics Team Updates (2-0):
Dallas is only trying to win to get back into the mix, while the Celtics are aiming for a series sweep after dominating the first two games of the series.
Although Boston was only 10-for-39 (25.6%) from beyond the arc, their success was largely due to their defense. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, who scored 21 and 18 points respectively and had three steals apiece, were responsible for six of Dallas’ fifteen turnovers.
Late in the game, Kristaps Porzingis hobbled off the court; it is unknown how Porzingis will fare in Game 3 and the remainder of the series.
DAL vs BOS Injury Updates
DAL (Mavericks): Greg Brown III (Personal reasons)
Celtics (BOS): No Injuries Updated
DAL vs BOS Postseason Players Comparisons
- Points: Luka Donicic (29.0) vs Jayson Tatum (24.9)
- Rebounds: Luka Donicic (9.7) vs Jayson Tatum (10.3)
- Assists: Luka Donicic (8.5) vs Jayson Tatum (6.2)
- Steals: Luka Donicic (1.8) vs Jrue Holiday (1.3)
- Blocks: Daniel Gafford (1.6) vs Kristaps Porzingis (1.8)
- Free Throw%: Luka Donicic (83.3) vs Kristaps Porzingis (95.0)
- Field Goal Percentage%: Kyrie Irving (47.0) vs Jaylen Brown (54.3)
- Three Point Percentage%: Kyrie Irving (39.1) vs Derrick White (40.4)
Dallas vs Boston Prediction
- Boston has won nine straight games, the last two of which were against Dallas. They have been playing really well lately. They have also triumphed in their previous six meetings with their opponents and have not dropped any of their road playoff games.
- Boston has more finals experience than Dallas has. The Mavs are coming off a 13-year hiatus and competing for the title for the second time in three seasons. In this game, Boston is the obvious favourite to win.
DAL vs BOS Last 10 H2H Match-up:
DAL (Mavericks): 4 games won
BOS (Celtics): 6 games won
DAL vs BOS Team Squads:
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 (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 vs BOS Dream11 Team:
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