It was the LA Lakers who continued their trophy-winning dynasty in becoming the first ever NBA in-season tournament, and with that boxed off, it is now business as usual in the NBA.
There is no rest for the Lakers, who take on Dallas Mavericks, its Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers and the LA Clippers against the Sacramento Kings.
13th December – TD Garden, Boston
Over 221.5 points & Boston Celtics to win @ 1.85 (PlayUp)
Top of the tree Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers, with many NBA betting sites fully on board with the Boston Celtics Eastern Conference title bid. Whilst they perhaps haven’t hit the heights of previous seasons, the Celtics remain in the hunt for full NBA Championship glory. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are a side that could potentially break their way into the playoff picture, and they find themselves sitting comfortably in 7th in the Eastern Conference table.
This should be a very good one and whilst the Cavaliers will give this a good go, Boston Celtics should be too good at TD Garden.
13th December – American Airlines Center, Dallas
LA Lakers to win the match @ 1.83 (GetSetBet)
Two giants go at it in the West, with the newly crowned in-season tournament champions LA Lakers taking on the Dallas Mavericks.
LA Lakers did what they do best in the NBA in-season tournament and that is create history, becoming the first ever franchise to lift the trophy and they now turn their attention to the Western Conference.
The Dallas Mavericks have been inspired by Luka Doncic once more this term and they look to be a more complete outfit, capable of beating anybody.
Confidence looks to be high in the Lakers camp though and they should prevail here.
13th December – Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Sacramento Kings to win the match @ 2.55 (BlueBet)
A Californian derby will be catching the attention of both domestic and international betting sites in this one as the LA Clippers host the Sacramento Kings.
Both sides are in excellent form this season and look to be well in the mix for Western Conference glory, making this a key game.
The LA Clippers are in the midst of a 4-game winning streak, having endured a tough start to the season and they look to be coming into form at a key time.
For the Sacramento Kings, this does look to be a winnable road game and with momentum backing them too, it could be a good win on the road for the Kings.
Sport has always been an integral part of Sam’s life, with his youth spent pursuing a playing career in both cricket and tennis, where he was fortunate enough to represent his native Wales at junior levels. Upon graduating from the University of Worcester, UK in 2011, Sam combined his two greatest passions – sport and travel, forging a freelance career as a tennis coach and a freelance journalist, visiting all 7 continents in the process. Having lived in Australia for over 2 years, Sam has a burning passion for AFL and follows every game he possibly can.
