will Dallas extend the series back to Boston, or is this series already decided?Jayson Tatum hasn't been scoring very efficiently, shooting around 36% from the field, but he has contributed in other ways by averaging nearly nine rebounds and seven assists along with 21 points per game.

His defensive efforts have been invaluable, as he has been able to guard the Mavericks' lob threats at center and switch onto players like Doncic.

Doncic had his worst game of the series in Game 3, fouling out for the first time in his postseason career, shooting only 40% from the field with 27 points, six rebounds (both series lows), and six assists.

Can Doncic refocus and start a historic comeback?The Celtics were the better team heading into the series and have proven it through three games, winning in different ways and effectively ending the series.

No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit, and it's unlikely that Dallas will be the first.

Boston has won with a barrage of three-pointers (Game 1), an off-shooting night (Game 2), and a come-from-behind effort where they pulled away late (Game 3).

The Celtics' offense hasn't been consistent throughout the series, but their defense has been at its best from the start.

While Doncic has been able to score at times and Irving found his footing in Game 3, the Boston defense has made most shots difficult for the two offensive-minded guards and shut down the rest of the Mavericks.

Dallas' role players are shooting 26% from three-point range on an average of about 12 attempts per game.

The Celtics have dared the Mavericks to try and win with a two-on-five offense, and it hasn't worked.

Ultimately, there are too many answers on the Boston side for this team, making them the preferred side.

The Mavericks don't have a way to generate clean looks for players like Doncic and Irving, so a win would require a cold shooting night from the Celtics.

However, Boston is only shooting 33.

9% from three-point range in this series while getting plenty of clean looks.

The Celtics are winning despite shooting more than two percent worse from distance compared to the regular season.

Reed is a Senior Editor at SI Betting.

He grew up in New Jersey and graduated from the University of Wisconsin.

His passion lies with the Brooklyn Nets, but he is always hunting for an edge.

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