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NBA playoffs continue with the conference finals. What do the betting odds say about the Western Conference Finals and Eastern Conference Finals games? Take a look at the point spread,
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Sporting News on MSNHow rare is a 3-1 comeback in the NBA? Breaking down the Timberwolves' & Knicks' chancesSince 1968, we have seen 13 teams overcome 3-1 series deficits. Of course, many fans know the iconic 3-1 comeback led by LeBron James and the Cavs back in 2016, which is the only time a team has done it in the NBA Finals. Among the 13 times the feat was pulled off, four teams were able to go on to win the NBA Finals.
Towns led all scorers and led the game with 15 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton poured in 20 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds for Indiana. Jalen Brunson followed up his 89 points in Games 1 and 2 with 23 points in Game 3, plus Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby combined for 31 points on 12-of-27 from the floor (44.4%).
Betting $10 on the Knicks to win the series comes with a potential payout of $14.50. However, you can increase the return slightly by wagering on New York to take Game 2 and win the series. This market comes with +175 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Oklahoma City set the tone for the Western Conference Finals with a 114-88 plundering of the Timberwolves in Game 1. Things weren't quite as easy in Game 2, but the Thunder still beat Minnesota 118-103 behind 38 points from newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Knicks' starting unit is a combined minus-29 against the Pacers. They've lost two games by a combined 8 points. Is it time for change?