The NBA postseason of 2024 is in full swing, and the basketball betting market is heating up. CBS Sports is offering daily picks for the entire postseason. Journalist Sam Quinn will be making at least one pick for every game leading up to the NBA Finals.
Minnesota is facing a dilemma with no clear solution. Various tactics against Luka Doncic have failed, from drop-coverage to switching, leaving the No. 1 defense in the NBA unable to defend him. The Mavericks are expected to sweep in Game 4 and make their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011. The Pick: Mavericks -3.5
Neither Anthony Edwards nor Karl-Anthony Towns have been able to shoot above 50% from the field in this series. Towns is struggling with shooting percentages of 27.7% from the floor and 13.6% from deep against the strong Dallas defense. Despite these struggles, there is optimism that he will bounce back as he is known for his three-point shooting, and has the potential to turn things around and provide Minnesota with much-needed spacing. The Pick: Towns Over 1.5 3-Pointers
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