The NBA playoffs continue on Tuesday with 3 marquee matchups. The action starts in Miami with the Celtics looking to go up 3-1.<\/p>\n
The Celtics had a rough one in Game 2. So, they knew they had to come back strong and did they ever in Game 3. Brown was on fire, dropping buckets and swiping balls left and right. Tatum? He was killing it too, with a whopping plus-minus of +22. Even Jrue Holiday, with just three points, managed to rack up a +23. Tatum and Brown are the dynamic duo, the glue that holds this team together. After a stumble in Game 2, they came back swinging in Game 3, leading the charge like bosses. Now, they’re gearing up for a showdown in Miami, hoping lightning strikes twice. Tatum’s been dropping bombs left and right, averaging a solid 24.3 points per game in this series. Brown’s right behind him, averaging a cool 24 points.<\/p>\n
In Game 3, the Heat’s mojo from Game 2 went poof as they struggled to nail their shots and make key stops. They also lost the rebound game, which didn’t help matters. On top of that, turnovers were a big issue – Herro coughed up the ball four times, while Jaquez added three more, shifting the game’s momentum towards Boston. To turn things around, they gotta play smarter, whether it’s passing better, finding those open lanes, or taking the shot when it counts. But it’s not just about ball control; they need to shoot better too. And they can’t let Tatum and Brown get comfy with their shots. Easier said than done. Plus, they gotta keep tabs on Porzingis and White. And hey, they gotta light a fire under their bench too – when the starters take a breather, the bench has gotta step up big time.<\/p>\n
The Under is 7-3 in this matchup and there’s no Jimmy Butler. So I think the Celts defence continues to dominate after allowing just 84 pts last game.<\/p>\n
Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Miami are 5-5 in their last 10 at home. Boston are 5-0 in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n In the last 10, the Celtics are 8-2.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n Under 202.5 = $1.93<\/a><\/p>\n The Thunder are dominating this series, taking all three games with their rock-solid defence. The Pelicans? Well, they’re struggling to crack 92 points in any of these matchups. They’re barely scraping by with under 90 points per game. If the Thunder keep up their defensive prowess, this game’s as good as theirs. Leading the charge for the Thunder is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, dropping nearly 30 points per game. They’ll be counting on him to keep that hot streak going. Fun fact: when he hits the 25-point mark, the Thunder boast an impressive 44-14 record. If he keeps it up, the Thunder might just sweep this series in style.<\/p>\n The Pelicans gotta amp up their scoring game for this one. Scoring less than 100 points ain’t gonna cut it if they wanna snatch a win. They’re banking on McCollum and Ingram to bring their A-game. McCollum’s the real key here – when he’s dropping 20 or more, the Pelicans are sitting pretty with a record of 27-7. If he catches fire on the court, the Pelicans might just dodge that broom and avoid getting swept.<\/p>\n I don’t think the Pels can do it without Zion and I’m backing the Thunder to complete the sweep.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n New Orleans are 2-8 in their last 10 at home. Oklahoma City are 10-0 ATS in their last 10 games.<\/p>\nOklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans (Thunder 3-0)<\/h3>\n