Luka was unwell in Game 1, which may have hindered second half play.
Luka was unwell in Game 1, which may have hindered second half play.@dallasmavs on Twitter

O'Sullivan's Friday NBA Playoffs Pick: Mavericks vs Warriors – to stay close, Mavs must shoot better in Game 2

Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors, 9 pm Eastern.

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Seattle O’Sullivan 2021-2022 NBA Season so far: 229-242-7, -$708.49

(Yesterday: 1-0, +$10.00)

NBA Playoffs so far: 28-18, +$123.95

(Standing Caveat: The universe is chaotic. Life is unpredictable. Things happen. Like injuries. And COVID protocols. In following Seattle O’Sullivan’s betting advice, be advised that you should always monitor your bets during the day to make certain unforeseen things have not occurred which might change your wagering opinion. Thank you.)

Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors, 9 pm Eastern

The Pick: Dallas +6.5 (-110), bet $11 to win $10

It was reported that after Game 1 on Wednesday, Dallas star Luka Doncic was “up all night” battling some sort of illness. If true, that would explain his poor second half in that game. I expect Doncic to play better tonight. I also expect his teammates to play better; they’d better play better, or else my hunch that the Mavericks can win this series will be proven folly. While this isn’t technically a “must-win” for Dallas, I do think they will show some urgency. I do think they’ll shoot better than 22.9% from three, and I do think Golden State will ease off the gas a bit. I don’t think the Warriors will shoot 56.1% from the field tonight. Getting 6.5 instead of 6 tips it for me, so I’ll take the Mavs to cover.

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