In a pivotal Eastern Conference semi-final showdown, Donovan Mitchell’s stellar performance propelled the Cleveland Cavaliers to equalize the series against the Boston Celtics.
Mitchell’s 29 points, complemented by his eight assists and seven rebounds, were instrumental in the Cavaliers’ 118-94 triumph, despite initially trailing in the game.
Mitchell, reflecting on the team’s spirit, said, “We were extremely confident… Tonight we executed very well.” He emphasized the importance of building on this victory and maintaining their home court advantage.
The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum’s 25 points, are in pursuit of their 18th NBA championship. The series will continue with game three in Cleveland on Saturday evening.
In the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks evened their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 119-110 victory. Luka Doncic and PJ Washington each scored 29 points, marking the Mavericks’ highest three-pointer count in the postseason. Despite a knee injury, Doncic managed to contribute 10 rebounds and seven assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stood out for the Thunder with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. The series is set to move to Dallas for the upcoming third game on Saturday. This sets the stage for an intense continuation of the playoffs, with teams vying for dominance on the court.
By AFP.
