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April 18, 2023
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Atlanta Hawks (41-41)7th in the East versus Boston Celtics (57-25) 2nd in the East.
Atlanta is a 10.5 point dog. Vegas has the total at 230.5. Celtics’ Gallinari,knee is out.
Vegas action shows 57% lean toward Boston and 56% favor the over.
Celtics lead he series 1-0
NY Knicks (47-35) 5th in the East versus Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31) 4th in the East.
NY is 6 point dog with a total of 214.
Knicks Hart, ankle, is a game time decision; Roby,ankle is out. Cavs’ Windler, foot, is out.
Vegas action shows 57% leant toward Cleveland and 61% favor the over.
Knicks lead the series 1-0
LA Clippers (44-38)5th in the West versus Phoenix Suns (45-37) 4th in the West.
Clippers are an 8 point dog with a total of 227.
Clippers George, Knee is out. Pho Payne, back is a game time decision.
Vegas action shows 59% lean toward the Suns and 57% favor the under.
Clippers lead the series 1-0
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