The Boston Celtics have a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals and are looking to complete the sweep as they come into Game 4 in Dallas. They got out to a sluggish start in Game 3 but in Celtics fashion, they came back and dominated down the stretch pulling away and coming away with the 106-99.

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of work to do to avoid being another statistic in NBA history by getting swept in the NBA Finals. They looked like they were on their way to getting one back at home but they fell apart down the stretch as Luka Doncic fouled out.

It will be up to the Mavericks to do the unthinkable and make a remarkable comeback when they play host to the Boston Celtics in do-or-die Game 4.

With that said, We take a look at this matchup to make a Celtics-Mavericks prediction and pick.

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Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics (79-20)?are on the verge of winning their 13th NBA Championship as they are dominating the series with a 3-0 lead and are looking to put the nail in the coffin in Game 4.

• The Celtics have looked like the superior team from Game 1 and they have exposed the Dallas Mavericks in all aspects throughout this series.

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The Celtics have displayed great team basketball throughout the regular season and the playoffs showing their depth beyond their superstars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. This has been the difference maker in this series. The Mavericks don't have enough depth outside of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to combat with the Celtics.

The Celtics have also been lights out from 3-point range in this series as they drilled 17 from long range in their Game 3 victory which really puts the pressure on the Mavericks to defend the perimeter.

By having to defend the perimeter allows for Tatum and Brown to then drive into the lane for the ways layup and dunk.

The way that the Celtics are seemingly able to beat the Mavericks everywhere in this matchup makes it tough for the Mavericks to overcome adversity and make a miraculous comeback.

• If the Celtics keep their foot on the gas in this closeout Game 4 they can complete only the 10th sweep in NBA Finals history in tonight's matchup.

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks (62-40)?have been downright dreadful this NBA Finals after a dominant performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to their Finals appearance. While Luke Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been one of the best duos in the NBA playoffs, the Celtics have played some impeccable defense holding them in check for the majority of the series.

However, these two at any given time can light up the scoreboard and put the Mavericks back into this series.

While Doncic and Irving will be doing the bulk of the work, players like,

• P.J. Washington
• Tim Hardaway Jr.
• Derrick Lively II
• Daniel Gafford

will all need to step up in a big way if they want to turn this series around.

Even though the Celtics were able to play some good basketball without Kristaps Porzingis, his presence is certainly missed on the court. This time the Mavericks will need to take it to the Celtics just like they did during the first half of Game 3 and not let up.

If Luka Doncic can get out of his own and worry about playing basketball, he and Irving have the ability to take this one at home and send it back to Boston in an attempt to do the unthinkable and win four straight in the NBA Finals.

BOSTON CELTICS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS FANDUEL ODDS FOR JUN 14TH

MONEY LINE

• BOSTON CELTICS: -112
• DALLAS MAVERICKS: -104

SPREAD

• BOSTON CELTICS: -1 (-106)
• DALLAS MAVERICKS: +1 (-114)

OVER/UNDER (TOTAL)

• OVER 211.5 (-108)
• UNDER 211.5 (-112)

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• The Boston Celtics are -1-point favorites against the Dallas Mavericks. DraftKings currently has the best odds at +1 (-115)

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• The Dallas Mavericks are the underdogs by 1 point to cover the spread. Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds at +1.5 (-105)

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BOSTON CELTICS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS INJURY REPORT

BOSTON CELTICS INJURY REPORT

• KRISTAPS PORZINGIS - QUES FRI - LEG

DALLAS MAVERICKS INJURY REPORT INJURY REPORT

• GREG BROWN III - OUT - PERSONAL

FINAL CELTICS-MAVERICKS PICK & PREDICTION

The Dallas Mavericks come into this road matchup in Game 4 looking to avoid the sweep as they now trail the Boston Celtics 0-3 and are on the brink of elimination.

However, the Boston Celtics will be looking to put the nail in the coffin when they head to Dallas for the last time as they attempt to capture their 13th NBA Championship and become only the 10th team in history to sweep in the NBA Finals.

While the Mavericks will put up a great fight, the Celtics will be too much for them as they close out this series in Game 4 and become the NBA Champions.

FINAL CELTICS-MAVERICKS PICK & PREDICTION: BOSTON CELTICS -1 (-106)

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