2024 NBA odds: Can the Boston Celtics repeat, then three-peat?

The final time an NBA franchise gained three titles in a row, it was the Shaq and Kobe Los Angeles Lakers, from 2001-2003.

Earlier than that, it was Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen’s Chicago Bulls, from 1996-1998.

Can the defending champion Boston Celtics, led by their very own celebrity duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown full the almost not possible feat?

Whereas unlikely, it is a minimum of on the minds of the sportbooks.

Previous to the 2024-25 NBA season opening on Oct. 22 — when Boston will increase its 18th championship banner into the rafters earlier than dealing with the New York Knicks — DraftKings Sportsbook not solely has odds on if the Celtics will repeat however is already waiting for the three-peat.�

Let’s check out the probability as of Oct. 15.�

Celtics to win two consecutive championships:

Sure: +295 (wager $10 to win $39.50 complete)
No: -390 (wager $10 to win $12.56 complete)

Celtics to win three consecutive championships:

Sure: +1000 (wager $10 to win $110 complete)
No: -2000 (wager $10 to win $10.50 complete)

Successful three consecutive titles in any main North American sport is as troublesome because it will get.�

In reality, these Shaq and Kobe Lakers have been the final to do it — over 20 years in the past — throughout the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL.

Nonetheless, when it comes to going back-to-back, that occurs comparatively typically, particularly within the Affiliation.

The Warriors gained two straight from 2017-2018, the Warmth did it in 2012 and 2013, and the Lakers gained in 2009 and 2010.

As of Oct. 15, the Celtics are favored to win the title on the conclusion of this upcoming season, with their odds sitting at +310.�

In second are the OKC Thunder at +700.�

Can Boston win two earlier than it will get to 3?

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