Boston Celtics on the Verge of Championship Sweep

Celtics Hold Commanding 3-0 Lead in NBA Finals

Mavs Face Elimination in Game 4

The Boston Celtics have a shot at sweeping the Dallas Mavericks Friday in Game 4 of the best-of-7 NBA Finals.

The Celtics are on the brink of their 18th title, holding a 3-0 lead in the Finals. So bookmakers now have Boston as a heavy -1500 favorite to win the series. The Mavericks are a distant +1000 underdog.

The Celtics entered the 2024 NBA Playoffs with easily the best record in the Association (64-18), and they've lived up to expectations throughout the postseason. They swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round, and the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Mavericks, meanwhile, have been a surprise team this postseason. They upset the Phoenix Suns in the first round, the Golden State Warriors in the second round, and the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals.

So, the Celtics are a heavy favorite to win Game 4 and sweep the series. But the Mavericks have shown that they're capable of anything this postseason. So, don't be surprised if they make things interesting in Game 4, potentially forcing a Game 5.