NBA Playoffs May 7: Key Game 3 Matchups and Betting Lines
Two pivotal NBA Playoff Game 3 matchups are set for Saturday evening, with both series tied 1-1.
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks (-1.5)
The Celtics dominated Game 2 with impressive performances from:
- Jaylen Brown: 30 points (11-18 FG), 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Jayson Tatum: 29 points (10-20 FG), 8 assists, 3 steals
- Grant Williams: 21 points off bench, 6 three-pointers
- Al Horford: 11 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals
For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points but shot just 11-27 from the field. Jrue Holiday added 19 points and 7 assists.
Moving to Milwaukee for Game 3, expect the home crowd to energize the Bucks as they look to take the series lead.
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors (-7)
Memphis evened the series behind Ja Morant's spectacular 47-point performance, along with 8 assists and 3 steals. Supporting contributions came from:
- Ziaire Williams: 14 points off bench
- Jaren Jackson Jr: 12 points, 8 rebounds
Warriors' leaders:
- Stephen Curry: 27 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
- Jordan Poole: 20 points
- Andrew Wiggins: 16 points
The Grizzlies held Golden State to just 7-38 from three-point range while doubling the Warriors' made threes. As the series shifts to San Francisco, expect the Warriors' home crowd to help fuel a strong shooting performance from their team.
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