The Boston Celtics secured a 106-93 comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown who combined for 61 points. With the victory, the Celtics took a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks, led by Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101. Doncic contributed 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Irving scored 22 points including a crucial floater in the final seconds.
Despite facing challenges, both teams showed resilience and determination to come out on top. The Mavericks’ PJ Washington and Dereck Lively played key roles in the victory, with Washington scoring 27 points. The Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put in a strong performance with 31 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
The Celtics and Mavericks now hold 2-1 leads in their respective playoff series, with game four set to take place on Monday. The players showed great effort and teamwork to overcome their opponents and will look to continue their success in the next game.