Eastern Conference Finals Game 4
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers (May 24, 08:30 GMT+8)
Believe it or not, everyone can have an off night – even LeBron James who is considered the best basketball player on the planet.
All sports betting fans saw that in Game 3 at Quicken Loans Arena where LeBron failed to score in the fourth quarter and ended with just 11 points.
That surprised the whole online gambling community that is expecting a blowout instead of a live betting thriller that would be decided on the buzzer.
However, as the King and his soldiers return in Game 4, they will look to rebound from that loss and extend their series lead.
Of course, it’s not bad that the Celtics won the last time out. It adds a little bit of drama after all. But if LeBron wants to send a strong statement to the Warriors, showing his weakness isn’t the right way.
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love played great yesterday, and they should be able to impress once again when they take on Boston. Love continues to be a problem for the C’s defence, while Irving’s offensive acumen remains top notch.
If LeBron can return to his normal aggressive self and keep drawing defenders on him, the Cavs can dominate with their Big Three just like how they did it in the first two games.
Their attack on transition will also be a key for them. Cleveland are one of the most dangerous teams in that area, and they will be unstoppable if they can capitalise on those opportunities.
It should also help if they can get more from their bench unit which has been sub-par in this series.
Sure enough, the Celtics will be more motivated and full of confidence following their feel-good win. They played how a top seed is supposed to and made the most out of their good looks from the floor.
Marcus Smart did well in the absence of Isaiah Thomas while the reserve squad, behind Kelly Olynyk and Jonas Jerebko, was extremely productive.
The issue for Boston though is their consistency. It has been a problem for them in the postseason, so it will be interesting to see how they plan to keep the momentum swinging on their side.
This matchup is pretty unpredictable given the factors to consider. Nonetheless, I expect the Cavs to be locked in especially after seeing Golden State sweep the Spurs.
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