The Milwaukee Bucks saw their quest to win back-to-back NBA championships come to a disappointing end when they lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics unleashed a barrage of 3-pointers — and set an NBA record with 22 treys in a Game 7 […]
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East Semis Game 7 Betting Preview: #3 Milwaukee Bucks at #2 Boston Celtics
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks must go on the road and win Game 7 in Boston against the Celtics if they except to hold on to their championship reign for one more round. The Celtics already won one elimination game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals when they defeated the Bucks […]
Celtics Force Game 7, Bucks Blow Chance to Clinch Series in Game 6 Loss
The Boston Celtics went on the road and overcame a hostile crowd to stave off elimination with a huge 108-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Thanks to 46 points from Jayson Tatum – the third-highest total in Celtics’ playoff history for an […]
NBA High Guys: Jayson Tatum Drops 46 Points in Game 6 Win, Greek Freak with 44 in Loss
In one of the most outstanding performances in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics erupted for 46 points in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to stave off elimination and force a Game 7, but Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo also had a sensational game with […]
Betting Preview: Boston Celtics Face Elimination in Game 6 vs Milwaukee Bucks
The #3 Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from clinching a berth in the Eastern Conference finals when they host Game 6 against the #2 Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the Celtics find themselves in a do-or-die elimination game on the road after a heartbreaking loss in the final minute of Game […]
Bucks Stun Celtics with Jrue Holiday’s Blocked Shot, Lead Series 3-2
In a critical Game 5, the Milwaukee Bucks wiped out a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and stole a road win 110-107 against the Boston Celtics to break a 2-2 series tie and surge ahead with a 3-2 lead. Defensive specialist Jrue Holiday blocked a shot by Marcus Smart […]
Warriors, Suns, Celtics, Heat are Series Favorites Heading into Game 5
Every series in the conference semifinals has completed four games, and the Golden State Warriors are huge betting favorites at -3000 odds to advance with a 3-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies. The other three playoff series are deadlocked at 2-2 with the Phoenix Suns/Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics/Milwaukee Bucks, and […]
Al Horford Inspires Comeback, Celtics Beat Bucks to Even Series at 2-2
Led by veteran big man Al Horford, the Boston Celtics erased a double-digit deficit and outscored the Milwaukee Bucks 43-28 in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind victory and win Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics evened the series at 2-2. The Celtics tied a franchise […]
NBA High Guys: Greek Freak Smokes Celtics for 42 Points in Game 3 (VIDEO)
The Milwaukee Bucks narrowly won Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Celtics thanks to 42 points from Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo. The Bucks edged out the Celtics 103-101 in Game 3, and Greek Freak missed a triple-double when he finished […]
NBA Weekend Betting Preview: Decisive Game 3 for Celtics/Bucks, Warriors/Grizzlies
Eight teams remain in the hunt for the 2022 NBA championship with Game 3 of the conference semifinals slated for Friday and Saturday. The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks find themselves down 0-2, but get to host Game 3 on their home courts on Friday for a chance to trim […]
NBA Playoffs Series Odds Update: Suns and Heat Up 2-0
The top-seeded Miami Heat hold a 2-0 lead and are -800 odds to win the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, the #1 Phoenix Suns — the best team in the NBA this season — jumped out to a 2-0 series against the Dallas Mavericks and […]
Boston Celtics Injury Report: Marcus Smart (Thigh) Out for Game 2
A couple of hours before tipoff in Boston, the Celtics announced that starting point guard Marcus Smart – the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year – won’t play in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a thigh and quad injury. Shams Charania from The Athletic broke the […]
NBA High Guys: Triple-Double for the Greek Freak in Game 1 Victory
The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Boston Celtics to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals because of a stellar performance from Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo, who tallied a triple-double with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in the victory. It marked the second time he notched a triple-double […]
NBA Championship Odds: Suns, Warriors, Celtics Betting Faves at Round 2 Start
With eight teams starting the second round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns are the slight betting favorite to win the championship at +290 odds, ahead of the Golden State Warriors at +300 odds, and the Boston Celtics at +330 odds. The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are +900 […]
East Semis Series Betting Preview: #3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #2 Boston Celtics
The top defensive unit in the league will be tasked with knocking out the Greek Freak and reigning NBA champion. The #2 Boston Celtics meet the #3 Milwaukee Bucks in a second-round series during a highly-anticipated Eastern Conference Semifinals battle. The Celtics are a noticeable favorite at -210 odds to […]
Defending Champion Milwaukee Bucks Advance to East Semis Without Khris Middleton
The #3 Milwaukee Bucks continued their NBA title defense after knocking out the #6 Chicago Bulls in five games in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. The series win came at a huge cost for the Bucks when they lost starting forward Khris Middleton to an MCL sprain. […]
NBA Championship Odds: Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics New Betting Favorites
What a difference one week makes. The Golden State Warriors are the new consensus betting favorite to win the 2022 NBA championship at +300 odds, and the Boston Celtics aren’t far behind at +380 odds after an impressive sweep of the Brooklyn Nets. The Phoenix Suns, defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, […]
Chicago Bulls Injury Report: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso Out for Game 5
Bad news for Da Bulls, who will miss two starters in a must-win elimination game tonight against the defending champions. Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso won’t suit up for the #6 Chicago Bulls, who are on the brink of elimination from the first round of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference […]
2022 NBA Championship Odds: Suns, Bucks, Warriors, Celtics in Top 4
The 2022 NBA Playoffs began three days ago and there’s already been some movement in the futures market, with some teams already having played two games. The Phoenix Suns are the consensus betting favorite at +200 odds to win the 2022 NBA championship, followed by the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks […]
NBA Playoffs Series Odds Update: Bucks, Suns Huge Faves After 1-0 Starts
The 2022 NBA Playoffs are underway and the favorite won the first game in seven out of eight first-round matchups. Oddsmakers adjusted their series odds after the first games, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns — the two teams from the 2021 NBA Finals — the overwhelming favorites to […]