Why targeting Dereck Lively rebounds prop is sharp

He was named to the All-Rookie Second Team this season, but in Games 1 and 2 in Boston, he struggled, scoring only four points with 12 rebounds and playing fewer than 20 minutes each night.

However, back at the American Airlines Center, Lively recorded double-doubles in both games, amassing 22 points and 25 rebounds.

Lively played a crucial role in breaking down the Celtics’ defense, leading to a dominant 60-26 advantage in points in the paint.

Dallas also controlled the boards, 52-31, and turned a 13-4 edge in offensive rebounds into 14 more second-chance points than Boston.

The Mavericks also regained their key offensive elements, hitting corner 3-pointers and executing lob dunks that were missing earlier in the series.

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While his scoring might be a concern, with Kristaps Porzingis banged up and not at full strength if he even plays, Lively should dominate both the offensive and defensive boards in this game.

Moreover, Jason Kidd has favored him in the Dallas center rotation, giving him most of the minutes in the last two games.

This is one of my favorite prop plays on Monday night. Dereck Lively’s getting over 8.5 rebounds and Lively’s double-double of +270 are two tremendously valuable player props.