Articles by: Bryan Zarpentine

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder are facing elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday night. They are also four-point road underdogs against the Dallas Mavericks, who are one game away from the conference finals.

Despite a good effort in a Game 4 loss, the Cavaliers are facing elimination as heavy road underdogs against the Celtics on Wednesday. In the Western Conference, the Thunder and Mavericks are set to play a critical Game 5 with the series tied 2-2.

The Boston Celtics try to get one step closer to the Eastern Conference Finals as road favorites in Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, after a win in Game 3, the Dallas Mavericks will try to extend their series lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 on Monday night.

With the series tied 1-1, the Mavericks and Thunder are set to play Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday. The Mavericks are slight favorites at home but have just two wins in six games against the Thunder this season.

There are two NBA playoff games on the schedule Thursday night. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are trying to replicate a lopsided Game 1 win over the Cavaliers. In the Western Conference, the Mavericks will try to atone for a disappointing Game 1 loss to the Thunder.

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