NBA conference finals bold predictions: Anthony Edwards and KAT keep it going, Jayson Tatum heats up, more


by CBS Sports

CBS Sports— We have five bold predictions ahead of Celtics vs. Pacers and Timberwolves vs. Mavericks

Newsweek—NBA Conference Finals Predictions for Celtics-Pacers, Timberwolves-Mavericks. The NBA Conference Finals kick off on Tuesday night with Game 1 between the No. 6 seeded Indiana Pacers and No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics.Then, on Wednesday night, Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals kicks off between the No. 5 seeded Dallas Mavericks and No. 3 seeded Minnesota Timberwolves.Just like everyone thought, right?The 2024 NBA postseason has brought tons of surprises, and a champion will be crowned in about a month — one that hasn't won the title in at least a decade.The Mavericks...

New York Post—Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 2 prediction: NBA Western Conference finals odds, props. With nowhere else to hide Luka Doncic's defensive deficiencies, Jaden McDaniels should cook again in Game 2.

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