GAME 7 PREVIEW!!!!

   The most exciting two words in sports are Game 7! This afternoon the NBA will have 2 game 7’s with a trip to the Conference on the line. The two matchups feature tremendous star power making it a dream scenario for the NBA. In the Western Conference you have the best two players in the NBA 25 and under with the Dallas Mavericks; who are led by Luka Doncic facing off against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. In the Eastern Conference you have Giannis Antetokounmpo and the  reigning NBA Champions the Milwaukee Bucks; going against Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. I will take a look back at both series and also will make a prediction for the games to see who moves on to the Conference Finals.

Boston Celtics VS Milwaukee Bucks

The Celtics and Bucks have alternated each game of this series. The Celtics came out with their backs against the wall in game 6 and Jayson Tatum showed his superstar potential by leading the Celtics to the victory. Tatum scored 46 points which included him hitting 7 three pointers. The Celtics have seemed to find a way to defend Giannis by getting him in foul trouble and using his aggressiveness against. Many times he barrels down the lane so the Celtics have done a great job of anticipating his drive and causing to commit offensive fouls. The key to game 7 will be can the role players show up for Milwaukee if they show up and give Giannis help they will have a chance in the game. For Boston the key will be Marcus Smart, if he can play within himself and not to try do anything extra the Celtics will win the game comfortably. I predict the Celtics win 112 - 103 with Tatum leading the way with 30 points with 5 three pointers made.

Phoenix Suns VS Dallas Mavericks

This Suns and Mavericks series has been the definition of home court advantage. The home teams won every game this series. The previous 3 games since Chris Paul’s Birthday ironically he has struggled with turnovers. With Paul turning the ball over at an alarming rate with him having more turnovers compared to field goals made over the past 3 games 11 Turnovers to 9 Field Goals made. Luka Doncic has been tremendous this entire series but unfortunately the other Mavs players have not shown up on the road. With that being said, I predict the Suns win 111-100 with Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker both contributing 20 plus points. Chris Paul will take care of the ball and have minimal turnovers. Luka will be fantastic but he will not be enough to overcome the Suns.