Dallas Mavericks Face Elimination in Game 3 against Boston Celtics

Desperate Mavs Look to Avoid Sweep in NBA Finals

Game 3 Odds Tip Heavily in Celtics' Favor

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves on the brink of elimination as they host the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Trailing 3-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Mavericks' hopes of a championship are hanging by a thread.

Game 1 of the series saw the Celtics dominate on both ends of the court, cruising to a 129-98 victory. In Game 2, the Mavericks lost a heartbreaker in overtime, 118-116. Despite a strong performance from Luka Dončić, who scored 33 points, the Celtics' depth and experience proved too much to overcome.

With their backs against the wall, the Mavericks will need to find a way to contain two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been averaging over 30 points per game in the series. They will also need to improve their shooting, as they have made just 30% of their three-pointers through the first two games.

The Game 3 odds favor the Celtics heavily. Dallas is a 6-point underdog at home, while Boston is a -6 favorite. The Celtics have a 66% chance of winning the series, according to betting models.

The Mavericks have a daunting task ahead of them, but they have shown the ability to bounce back from adversity throughout the playoffs. If they can find a way to win Game 3, the series could still be very much alive.