The Dallas Mavericks remain in Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. They took a 107-89 loss in Game 1 as Luka Doncic’s supporting cast didn’t do enough to back him up.
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd tried to split the Celtics’ locker room by dividing Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum in what feels like a failed attempt thus far. Needless to say, Dallas is willing to do whatever to gain an edge in this series.
As hey look to bounce back in Game 2, here are a handful of the best prop bets for the evening.
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*All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook
Luka Doncic OVER 31.5 points (-118)
Doncic is a lot of things, with one of those being inevitable. Sure, the Mavericks offense might have only put up 89 points in Game 1, but Doncic posted a game-high 30 points. He will put up stats no matter the situation, and adjustments from Game 1 should only make things easier for the Mavericks superstar. He’s also one of the best scorers ever coming off a loss in the postseason, averaging close to 35 PPG in such situations.
Jayson Tatum OVER 9.5 rebounds (-120)
While it might not have felt like it or seemed like it in the box score, Tatum played a huge part in the Celtics controlling Game 1. His drive and kicks combined with doing small things like setting screens and crashing the boards helped Boston in a huge way. The big star forward will continue to help to crash the boards after tallying 11 rebounds in Game 1.
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Derrick White OVER 2.5 threes (-166)
As mentioned, Tatum used his scoring gravity to distribute the basketball in Game 1. The Celtics swing the rock plenty and shoot plenty of 3-pointers. White seems to step up and hit loud 3-pointers, and he’ll do some from wherever on the floor. Dallas might take away the corner 3-pointers, but White will relocate and pick his spots to make his impact.
Kyrie Irving OVER 22.5 points (-110)
The stakes are simply too high in Game 2. Sure, the Mavericks can afford another road loss, though the pressure will mount heading back to Dallas. They can’t afford a blowout loss, however. Doncic needs his help. Irving is his co-star, and despite his 12-point performance in Game 1, he had 19 shot attempts. Expect him to bounce back tonight against his former franchise.
Derrick Jones Jr. OVER 0.5 3-pointers (-150)
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Jones Jr. has knocked down a 3-pointer in each of his last four games. Since the second round, he’s attempted at least two 3-pointers in each of his appearances. His shotmaking has improved, and he’ll continue to get good looks. He should step up in a big way as the Mavericks offense desperately needs a big boost.
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Investigators identified Tyler Brown of Boston as the man who allegedly opened fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving two victims with life-threatening injuries.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said Brown fired 50 to 60 shots on the busy road shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
Two male victims were hit in vehicles, Ryan said. They are in critical condition and fighting for their lives.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper and a civilian with a license to carry a firearm went toward the gunman and fired their weapons at him. Officers treated Brown at the scene, and he was brought to a Boston hospital, where he is in intensive care, according to the district attorney.
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This video shared with NBC10 Boston appears to show a man opening fire at cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Authorities have, so far, shared limited information about the suspect.
“Mr. Brown is from Boston, and apparently was in the process of moving here. We understand that Mr. Brown was under the supervision of either the Massachusetts Probation Department or Department of Parole,” Ryan said.
She did not elaborate on why Brown may have been on probation or parole.
“We will address Mr. Brown’s criminal record, if any, at the arraignment,” she said.
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Ryan added that she did not know enough about Brown’s condition to say whether he would be arraigned in court or in a hospital bed. The timing was also not clear.
He will face two counts of armed assault with intent to murder and firearms charges, and “a variety of other charges as we unfold what took place, exactly, and we have a chance to speak to the many, many people who were out there,” Ryan said.
An inbound stretch of Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road will be closed each night through August for tunnel repairs, officials announced.
Starting Monday, the closures will begin at 8 p.m. and last until 5 a.m., state officials said.
Road closures begin at North Harvard Street in Allston and stretch along the Charles River Esplanade to Mugar Way in Boston, near the Hatch Memorial Shell, officials said.
Traffic will be detoured into Cambridge over the Anderson Bridge, along Memorial Drive, and then be routed into Boston over the Longfellow Bridge.
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The closures will allow ongoing repairs to the Storrow Drive Tunnel in the Back Bay.The work is the first phase of a two-stage project to extend the lifespan of the tunnel, which carries roughly 50,000 drivers to and from downtown Boston daily.
The outbound portion of the tunnel and accompanying roadways will not be affected.
State transportation officials said changes to the work schedule will be made when necessary to minimize impacts during major local events at TD Garden, Fenway Park, or during the FIFA World Cup and 250th anniversary celebrations scheduled for this summer.
Additional changes may be made without notice due to weather.
Transportation officials have not specified when the closures will end.
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Bryan Hecht can be reached at bryan.hecht@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram @bhechtjournalism.
OXFORD — Ole Miss softball is back in the NCAA Tournament after making the Women’s College World Series a season ago.
The Rebels (34-24) will play Boston (46-13) on May 15 (1 p.m. CT, ESPNU) in the Lubbock Regional. Ole Miss is the No. 2 seed in the regional, and Boston is the No. 3.
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Texas Tech (52-6), the No. 11 overall seed and regional host, will face No. 4 Marist (37-19).
The Rebels went 6-18 in SEC play this season, and have a largely new-look roster from the team that made the WCWS last season.
Ole Miss beat South Carolina and Tennessee in the SEC Tournament to improve its seed.
Freshman Madi George has burst onto the scene in the SEC. The first-year infielder leads Ole Miss with a .385 batting average. She has a team-high 21 home runs and 58 RBIs.
Seniors Emilee Boyer (3.86 ERA), Kyra Aycock (3.97 ERA) and junior Lily Whitten (3.04 ERA) are the primary options in the circle for coach Jamie Trachsel.
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Trachsel is in her sixth season leading the Ole Miss program. She led the Rebels to their first WCWS appearance in program history in 2025.
What to know about Boston, Texas Tech and Marist in Lubbock Regional
Boston entered the Patriot League Tournament as the top seed and the Terriers delivered. Boston beat No. 2 Colgate 12-1, becoming the second team in Patriot League history to four-peat as conference champions. Boston is on a 12-game winning streak. Kylie Doherty leads the team with a .396 batting average and 26 home runs.
Texas Tech made the 2025 WCWS championship series, losing to Texas in three games.
Texas Tech lost just three Big 12 games this season but lost in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. The Red Raiders are a strong threat to get to the WCWS again. There are four Texas Tech batters hitting over .400. Star pitcher NiJaree Canady leads the Red Raiders with a 1.24 ERA. She has 209 strikeouts.
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Marist plays in the MAAC and won the conference tournament. Marist split a two-game series against South Carolina early in the season. Ava Metzger (12-3, 2.51 ERA) and Peyton Pusey (.404 batting average) lead the team.
Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
