NBA Playoffs Game 3 Betting Guide: Heat (-3) at 76ers, Suns-Mavs Even
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: Butler (22 pts, 12 ast), Adebayo (23 pts, 9 reb), Oladipo (19 pts), Herro (18 pts)
- 76ers: Maxey (34 pts), Harris (21 pts), Harden (20 pts, 9 ast)
Pick: Heat -3. Without Embiid, Miami should handle Philadelphia unless Harden delivers a vintage performance.
Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks (Even)
- Game 2 highlights:
- Suns: Booker (30 pts), Paul (28 pts, 8 ast), Crowder (15 pts), Bridges (11 pts)
- Mavericks: Doncic (35 pts, 7 ast), Brunson struggled (9 pts, 3-12 FG)
Pick: Mavericks at home. Dallas needs adjustments against Phoenix's strong wing defenders, but home court could help Brunson and role players get back on track.
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