Celtics Gain Ground In NBA Finals Odds Following Game 4 Win Against 76ers
The Boston Celtics saw their NBA Finals odds improve after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 on Sunday.
Celtics Gain Ground In NBA Finals Odds Following Game 4 Win Against 76ers originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Celtics seized a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, triumphing in Game 4 with a score of 128-96.
Many people viewed the Celtics as the top team in the Eastern Conference heading into the playoffs. After their Game 4 victory, FanDuel boosted their odds of winning the NBA title to +490, making them the best among teams in the East and the second-best overall in the NBA, just behind the Oklahoma City Thunder at -120. The Celtics are the only top seed in the Eastern Conference that is ahead in their series, while both the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers are tied at two games apiece.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are down a game to the Orlando Magic, two games to one. If Boston can finish off its series on Tuesday night, it could enjoy almost a week of rest, since the Knicks/Hawks series might go the distance and not wrap up until the weekend. The Celtics appear to be heating up at just the right time, and with all the other top seeds in the Eastern Conference struggling in the first round, it's easy to see why Boston is the clear favorite to advance from the conference.
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