Bettor wins $1.5M wager on Game 3 of NBA Finals despite injury
The Dallas Mavericks were in desperation mode after falling behind 2-0 in the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics were without center Kristaps Porzingis for Wednesday’s Game 3.
That didn’t stop a gambler at the Hard Rock sportsbook from betting $1.5 million on Boston to win on the road and take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, earning $1,575,000.
The book, which doesn’t operate in Nevada, posted the wager on X (@HardRockBet). The bet on the Celtics was on the money line at +105.
🚨BIG BET ALERT🚨
Boston to win Game 3 for $1.5 million 🤯 pic.twitter.com/CM67UXtKIt
— Hard Rock Bet (@HardRockBet) June 12, 2024
The Mavericks opened as 1½-point favorites. The line climbed to 2½ on Tuesday after Porzingis was listed as questionable with what the team called a “rare injury” to his left leg.
No NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.
Contact reporter Todd Dewey at tdewey@reviewjournal.com. Follow @tdewey33 on X.
