NBA Playoffs Betting Guide: Key Games and Predictions for May 7
Two crucial Game 3 matchups are set for Saturday evening in the NBA Playoffs, with series tied 1-1.
Celtics vs. Bucks (Bucks -1.5)
The Celtics dominated Game 2 at home behind strong performances from:
- Jaylen Brown: 30 points (11-18 FG), 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Jayson Tatum: 29 points (10-20 FG), 8 assists, 3 steals
- Grant Williams: 21 points, 6 three-pointers
- Al Horford: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals
For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo struggled shooting (11-27 FG) but still posted 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Jrue Holiday added 19 points and 7 assists.
With the series shifting to Milwaukee, expect the Bucks' home crowd to provide a significant boost as they look to take a 2-1 lead.
Grizzlies vs. Warriors (Warriors -7)
Memphis evened the series behind Ja Morant's spectacular 47-point performance (15-31 FG) with 8 assists and 3 steals. Supporting performances came from:
- Ziaire Williams: 14 points
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: 12 points, 8 rebounds
For Golden State:
- Stephen Curry: 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
- Jordan Poole: 20 points
- Andrew Wiggins: 16 points
The Grizzlies' defense held Golden State to just 7-38 from three-point range while hitting twice as many threes themselves. Moving to San Francisco, expect the Warriors' crowd to energize the team's shooting as they aim to regain series control.