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fromThe New Yorker
2 hours agoThe N.B.A. Has a Tanking Problem
Tanking remains a strong incentive for teams, despite league efforts to combat it.
A 1-5 record before setting foot in front of the Green Monster is not what Red Sox Nation waited all winter to see. The San Diego Padres will do their best to add to the misery, but at 2-4 things haven't gone that much better for the Friars record wise.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have solidified their position as the clear favorites to win the NBA Finals, with odds hovering around +135 to +140 at most shops. This reflects their dominant regular-season, where they currently hold the best record in the league.
The Lakers have entered the game as favorites 44 times this season and won 34, or 77.3%, of those games. They score 116.6 points per game, slightly more than the 115.7 points the Nets allow.
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum (Achilles) OUT John Tonje (trade pending) AVAILABLE Max Shulga (g-league) OUT Miami Heat: Tyler Herro (ribs) OUT Terry Rozier (not with team) OUT Boston Celtics: Derrick White, G Jaylen Brown, G Sam Hauser, F Luka Garza, F Neemias Queta, C Miami Heat: Davion Mitchell, G Norman Powell, G/F Pelle Larsson, G/F Andrew Wiggins, F Bam Adebayo, C Tipoff: 7:30 PM EST