Celtics-Mavericks Game 3 Prediction

Mavs Need Adjustment to Force Celtics to Game 4

Can Porzingis Make a Difference?

The Boston Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals with a 125-118 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 on Sunday night. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 27 points, and Jaylen Brown, who added 24 points. The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 31 points, but he was not able to get enough help from his teammates.

The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments in order to force a Game 4. One adjustment they could make is to start Kristaps Porziņģis at center. Porziņģis is a 7-foot-3, 240-pound center who can score and rebound. He has been coming off the bench for the Mavericks in the playoffs, but he could be more effective if he were to start.

If Porziņģis comes back at 100 percent, the Celtics should be able to spread out the Mavericks better than any of the teams they've faced thus far. With Porziņģis' size and shooting ability, he could force the Celtics to adjust their defensive strategy. This could open up driving lanes for Dončić and other Mavericks players, making them more difficult to defend.

Of course, the Mavericks will also need to play better as a team. They need to be more consistent on offense and defense. They also need to find a way to slow down the Celtics' transition game. If the Mavericks can make these adjustments, they have a chance to force a Game 4.

Can the Celtics Sweep the Mavericks?

The Celtics are now one win away from sweeping the Mavericks. If they can win Game 3, they will become the first team to sweep the NBA Finals since the 2018 Golden State Warriors. The Celtics have been playing very well in the playoffs and they are the clear favorites to win the championship.

However, the Mavericks have shown that they are a tough team. They have won two of the last three games in the series and they have a chance to force a Game 4 if they can win Game 3. The Celtics will need to play their best game of the series if they want to sweep the Mavericks.