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The NBA playoffs roll on with 2 more games tonight. The Memphis Grizzlies will look to regain home court advantage against the Golden State Warriors. The difficulty of that challenge could hinge on the availability of Ja Morant. Out east, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to gain a dominant 3-1 lead over the Boston Celtics at home.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo to record a triple-double (+380)
While he has missed out on the MVP trophy, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been putting up numbers worthy of that trophy this series. So far against the Celtics he is averaging 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 9 assists per game. Through 3 games he has been able to record a single triple-double in the opening game while also coming just 2 assists shy in Game 3. With Khris Middleton remaining out, the Greek should continue to see major usage. The points will not be an issue tonight. Rebounds wise he has managed double digit boards in 5 of 8 postseason games so far. With the Celtics packing the paint, with the size of Robert Williams III and Al Horford, look for Antetokounmpo to have passing opportunities off from drives. Expect him to be a triple-double threat tonight.
Read our full game preview for Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks.
Jaren Jackson Jr. over 2.5 made threes (+155)
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been shooting the ball well for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Warriors this postseason. So far through 3 games he has been able to knock down 48.3% of his attempts from beyond the arc. It has lead to him making 12 3-pointers in the series, hitting the over on this line in 2 of the 3 games. With Morant potentially being out or being limited for the Grizzlies, they may need a bigger offensive contribution from their forward. His attempts have remained consistent, averaging 8 per night against the Warriors. If he can get a similar number of shots here, he should have a great chance of hitting 3 tonight. The Warriors are allowing teams to shoot 35.9% from deep this postseason, so have not had success in shutting teams out from there.
Take a look at our full game preview for Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors.
Dillon Brooks over 2.5 assists (-122)
With Morant potentially not being available, the return of Dillon Brooks comes at a great time for the Grizzlies. Together with Tyus Jones, the guard could see added playmaking responsibility. In Game 1 where he managed 30 minutes of playing time, he was able to record 3 assists. He was also able to record 4 assists in 2 games in the previous round. The Warriors can be vulnerable in transition too, as only 3 teams that have made the playoffs allow more fast break points. With his defensive ability, I would expect him to find himself leading several of these breaks off turnovers. That should lead to passing opportunities for him here. The Grizzlies without Morant tend to rely even more heavily on ball movement, and Brooks should benefit from that tonight too.
Now check our same-game parlay for Grizzlies vs Warriors (+884 odds!)
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