Friday, May 25th, 2012
The Dallas Mavericks will look to bounce back and even the series when they host the Miami Heat in game 4 of their best of 7 NBA Finals playoff series on Tuesday night.
Tip off time from Dallas is scheduled for 9PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by ABC.
The point spread opened in game 4 with the home team Dallas Mavericks lined as a -3 point betting favorite with an over under of 186 ½ points.
Early money has come on the road underdog as the Dallas Mavericks has slipped down to a -2 ½ point betting favorite.
Over under players will find movement down to 186 points.
Bettors playing the home club Dallas Mavericks on the money line will lay -140 odds with the road team Miami Heat brining back +130 odds to win game 4 outright without taking the points on their side.
Miami has taken the 2-1 series lead off their 88-86 victory in game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks as a +2 ½ point underdog. The game went under the total of 188 ½ points.
The Heat stormed out early in this game gaining a 29-22 first quarter lead and the team led by as many as 14 points in game 3.
Miami connected on 43.6% of their shots and hit on 8 of 19 from the three point line. The team made 12 of 15 shots from the line.
They crushed the Mavs in the paint as Miami had 40 points to Dallas’ 22 points.
Dwyane Wade went off for 29 points and 11 rebounds on 12 of 21 shooting from the floor.
Chris Bosh chimed in with 18 points but only 3 rebounds with 7 makes out of 18 shots.
Lebron James had an off night making only 6 of his 14 shots as he poured in 17 points. Lebron did contribute with 9 assists.
The bench produced a much needed 19 points. The unit was led by Mario Chalmers who had 12 points on 4 of 8 shooting.
Miami’s defense has been outstanding. Dallas hasn’t sniffed 100 points in any game in this series.
Dallas had another rough night shooting the basketball as the club made just 40% of their shots and 8 of 21 from three. The team attempted 27 free throws and made 22 shots.
The team played without Brandon Haywood who was out due to injury. He has a hip flexor problem and has been listed as questionable for game four.
Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 34 points and 11 rebounds as the big man made 11 of his 21 shots and a perfect 9 of 9 from the free throw line.
The Mavs needed more from the supporting cast.
Jason Terry had 15 points on 5 of 13 from the floor.
Shawn Marion went bad making only 4 of his 12 shots with four rebounds and he finished the night with 10 points.
Off the bench Jason Terry contributed with 15 points on 5 of 13 shooting from the floor.
J.J. Barea continued his slump in finals as the backup had just 6 points with 2 of 8 from the field and 1 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Miami opened up the NBA Finals by winning game 1 on their home court 92-84 as a -4 ½ point favorite. The total landed under the 188 ½ number.
The Heat held the Mavs to just 37.3% shooting in the win. Lebron James led the club with 24 points on 9 of 16 shooting from the floor. The bench was effective with 27 points in the win.
Dallas stole game 2 in Miami by posting a 95-93 win as a +4 ½ point road underdog. The game landed right at the number of 188 points.
The Mavs needed a late fourth quarter run to erase a 15 point deficit in the fourth quarter.
Dallas made 48% of their shots as they got hot at the very right time. Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and 11 boards in the win.
Jason Terry and Shawn Marion greatly contributed as they combined for 36 points on 14 of 25 from the floor.
Trend: Dallas Mavericks is 19-3 ATS in their past 22 games.
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