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Celtics Look to Secure 18th NBA Championship in Game 5 Against Mavericks

Boston leads the series 3-1 but faces pressure to close out at home after a blowout loss in Game 4.

Can the Dallas Mavericks extend their NBA Playoffs series against the Boston Celtics with a win on Monday? NBA Finals Game 5 picks, predictions and odds weigh in.
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Overview

  • The Celtics aim to clinch their first championship since 2008 in front of their home crowd.
  • Despite a 38-point loss in Game 4, Boston holds a 3-1 series lead over Dallas.
  • Kyrie Irving seeks redemption in Boston after struggling in the first two games of the Finals.
  • Mavericks remain underdogs but hope to extend the series with another strong performance.
  • Boston's Kristaps Porzingis is questionable for Game 5 due to injury.