The NBA Conference Semifinals series are as\u00a0interesting\u00a0as they can get, as none of the eight teams is letting the others get ahead by much. With two\u00a0of the\u00a0clashes entering the 4th game later today and the other two preparing for the 5th clash, we are going one day at a time as the teams make their way to the conference Final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We currently have the Pacers and the Knicks tied at 2-2, along with the Timberwolves and the Nuggets, who are also at the same point as they await the 5th match. At the same time, the other four teams prepare for their clash later today, as the Boston Celtics lead 2-1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Dallas Mavericks have the same lead as they enter the 4th match against the Oklahoma City Thunder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With things as tight and contested, as they are on both sides, fans all over the place are excited to see this match unfold and see which exciting clash will be the one that we get for the Conference Finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things have been pretty close for the teams so far, so it is time to start breaking down both what has happened so far and what we expect to see coming up in these Series, so get comfortable on your seat as we start diving in deep on the NBA Conference Semifinals<\/a> so far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When and Where?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, May 13, 7:00 pm ET at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Moneyline odds<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cavaliers 4.32<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Celtics 1.295<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/em>NBA League Pass<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Things did not go well for the Cavaliers last time, as they lost Game 3 at home 106-93 Saturday, and the Celtics regained the series lead by also covering the spread as 7.5-point favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That was quite the turnaround after Cleveland took Game 2 in Boston 118-94 as a 13-point underdog on Thursday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Celtics won their 1st-round series in five games, covering against the Miami Heat in four. Boston throttled Cleveland in the opener of this series, winning by 25 as a 12.5-point favorite (120-95).<\/strong> The Celtics are 3-0 ATS on the road in the playoffs and 22-19-3 ATS on the season, postseason included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Celtics are the better team, and have a few blowout victories in this series. We believe they’ll make the most out of the 4th clash and get a comfortable lead here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cavaliers vs. Celtics Betting Pick: Celtics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When and Where?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, May 13, 9:30 pm ET at the American Airlines Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Moneyline odds<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mavericks 1.918<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thunder 2.214<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/em>NBA League Pass<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the Dallas Mavericks’ chance to go up 3-1 on the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed. Given the narrative that Luka Doncic struggles to get his team over the hump in the playoffs, this would be a massive win for him and the Mavs as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is without counting out their opponents, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will not let that happen so easily. Even though the Thunder have now dropped two in a row, Game 3 seemed a little fluky. Any time a team can hold Doncic to 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting, they should have a good chance of winning. That is, unless, P.J. Washington records his second-straight game with 25-plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before this series, Washington had eleven career games with 27 or more points. He’s now done so twice in the last two games. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That is remarkable for the former Charlotte Hornet, and the Thunder must imagine that it can’t last much longer. If they can just keep playing their game and limiting Doncic’s impact, they have to hope that, eventually, the Mavericks will fall apart.However, if it doesn’t work tonight, it may be too late for them to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mavericks vs. Thunder Betting Pick: Mavericks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When and Where?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, May 14, 8:00 pm ET at the Madison Square Garden<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Moneyline odds<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Knicks 1.807<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pacers 2.381<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2024 NBA Conference Semifinals: Cavaliers vs. Celtics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2024 NBA Conference Semifinals: Mavericks vs. Thunder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2024 NBA Conference Semifinals: Knicks vs. Pacers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n