NBA Playoffs Game 3 Betting Guide: Heat Look to Extend Lead vs Embiid-less 76ers, Suns Face Mavericks
Two crucial NBA Playoff Game 3 matchups are set for Friday evening, with teams looking to either take commanding 3-0 series leads or get back into contention.
Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Heat -3)
- Joel Embiid likely out again (orbital fracture, concussion, torn thumb ligament)
- Game 2 performances:
- Heat: Jimmy Butler (22 pts, 12 ast), Bam Adebayo (23 pts, 9 reb), Victor Oladipo (19 pts), Tyler Herro (18 pts)
- 76ers: Tyrese Maxey (34 pts), Tobias Harris (21 pts), James Harden (20 pts, 9 ast)
Prediction: Heat to cover and take 3-0 series lead without Embiid's presence to stop them.
Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks (Even)
- Game 2 highlights:
- Suns: Devin Booker (30 pts), Chris Paul (28 pts, 8 ast), Jae Crowder (15 pts), Mikal Bridges (11 pts)
- Mavericks: Luka Doncic (35 pts, 7 ast), Jalen Brunson struggled (9 pts, 3-12 FG)
Prediction: Mavericks have potential to bounce back at home if Brunson and role players step up alongside Doncic.
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