Celtics vs Mavericks Picks and Prediction – 6/13/2024

Celtics vs Mavericks Prediction

The NBA Finals will shift to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night, when the Boston Celtics battle the Dallas Mavericks. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The top-seeded Celtics are undefeated through their first six road playoff games and lead all teams this postseason in offensive efficiency. In Game Two, Boston assisted on 29 of 38 field goals and shot 45 percent from the field during a 105-98 home victory.

Jrue Holiday led five Boston players in double figures with 26 points (11-14 FG) and 11 rebounds. All-Star G Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points (8-15 FG) and seven assists. All-Star F Jayson Tatum added 18 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds for the Celtics. 

The Dallas Mavericks were unable to breakthrough in the first two games of this series and have won five of their eight home games this postseason. During Sunday’s road loss, Dallas missed 20 of 26 three-point attempts and turned the ball over 15 times. The fifth-seeded Mavericks outscored the Celtics 54-46 in the paint and trailed by as many as 14 points. 

All-Star G Luka Doncic tallied a game-high 32 points on 12-for-21 shooting to go along with 11 rebounds and 11 assists. P.J. Washington scored 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Kyrie Irving missed 11 of 18 field goal attempts and finished with 16 points for the Mavericks.