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CLEVELAND @ BOSTON
EASTERN CONFERENCE 2ND ROUND – GAME 1
TEAM TRENDS
- The Cavaliers lost their last 9 road games against teams above .500.
- The Cavaliers didn’t cover their last 8 playoff games as underdogs.
- The last 4 playoff games at TD Garden between the Cavaliers and Celtics went Unders.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| BOS | 64 | 18 | 37-4 | 27-14 |
| CLE | 48 | 34 | 26-15 | 22-19 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| BOS | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | 229.8 |
| CLE | 112.6 | 110.2 | +2.4 | 222.8 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
BOSTON 2-1
| 06.03.24 | CLE | BOS | 105:104 |
| 15.12.23 | BOS | CLE | 116:107 |
| 13.12.23 | BOS | CLE | 120:113 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| CLE | OVER | BOS |
| +11.5 | 208.0 | 120-95 |
THE RUB
The upcoming Semi-Final Series between Cleveland and Boston marks a renewal of their playoff rivalry, with their last postseason clash occurring in the 2017-18 Eastern Conference Finals. In that series, the Celtics went through with an 87-79 win in Game 7.
Historically, they’ve met in eight postseason series, with the series tied at 4-4. In the recent regular season, the Celtics held the edge with a 2-1 series win, securing two wins at home.
Boston enters the second round after dispatching Miami in 5 games during the first round, while Cleveland overcame Orlando in a hard-fought 7-game series.
Noteworthy is Boston’s solid home record in conference play, winning 27 of their last 29 games at TD Garden.
However, the Cavaliers aim to break their 6-game road losing streak as they seek success away from home. Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen is questionable, while Boston will continue to miss the services of Kristaps Porzingis.
The stage is set for an electrifying Game 1 showdown at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Jaylen Brown has 4+ assists in the Celtics’ last 7 games against the Cavaliers.
- Donovan Mitchell has 29+ points in 7 of his last 8 games against the Celtics.
- Jayson Tatum has had a double-double in 10 of the Celtics’ last 11 playoff games.
- Jayson Tatum has 10+ rebounds in his last 5 games against the Cavaliers.
- Evan Mobley has 2+ times in the Cavaliers’ last 5 games.
- Darius Garland has 19+ points in his last 4 road games against the Celtics.
- Derrick White has 18+ points in 4 of the Celtics’ last 5 playoff home games.
- Jaylen Brown has 7+ rebounds in 6 of the Celtics’ last 7 Game 1s.
- Jayson Tatum has at least once in 6 of his last 7 home games against the Cavaliers.
PICK – OVER 208.0 TOTAL PTS
DALLAS @ OKLAHOMA CITY
WESTERN CONFERENCE 2ND ROUND – GAME 1
TEAM TRENDS
- The Thunder won their last 9 games.
- The Thunder covered 7 of their last 8 games.
- 7 of the last 8 Mavericks-Thunder games went Overs.
- The Thunder won the first quarter in 7 of their last 8 playoff games against the Mavericks.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| DAL | 50 | 32 | 25-16 | 25-16 |
| OKC | 57 | 25 | 33-8 | 24-17 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | PPG | OPPG | DIFF | TOT.AV. |
| DAL | 117.9 | 115.6 | 2.3 | 233.5 |
| OKC | 120.1 | 112.7 | 7.4 | 232.8 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
OKLAHOMA CITY 3-1
| 15.04.24 | OKC | DAL | 135:86 |
| 15.03.24 | OKC | DAL | 126:119 |
| 11.02.24 | DAL | OKC | 146:111 |
| 03.12.23 | DAL | OKC | 120:126 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | POINTS | RESULT |
| OKC | OVER | OKC |
| -3.5 | 218.0 | 117-95 |
THE RUB
The upcoming series between the Mavericks and Thunder promises an exciting showdown, renewing their playoff rivalry dating back to the 2015-16 season.
The Thunder emerged victorious in their last postseason encounter against the Mavs, winning the first-round series in 5 games. Historically, Oklahoma City holds a 3-2 lead in their five postseason matchups.
In the regular season, the Thunder dominated with a 3-1 series win, although Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving only featured in two of those games.
Both teams enter the series with strong wins in the first round, with Oklahoma City sweeping New Orleans and Dallas getting past the Clippers in 6 games.
Notably, the Thunder are riding a 9-game winning streak, their longest since January 2014.
The return of Tim Hardaway Jr. adds depth to the Mavericks’ lineup, setting the stage for an intense battle in Game 1 at Paycom Center.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Kyrie Irving has 2+ steals in his last 6 road games.
- Daniel Gafford has 9+ rebounds in his last 4 games against the Thunder.
- Josh Giddey gave 5+ assists in the Thunder’s last 4 home games against the Mavericks.
- Derrick Jones Jr. has 10+ points in 4 of the Mavericks’ last 5 games.
- Josh Giddey scored 13+ points in the Thunder’s last 3 games.
- P.J. Washington scored 14+ points in his last 3 games as underdogs with the Mavericks.
PICK – OVER 218.0 TOTAL PTS
