The Boston Celtics with German national player Daniel Theis forced the decider in the playoffs of the North American professional basketball league NBA.
They won against the Milwaukee Bucks with 108:95 (53:43) and can now make it into the next round perfectly on Sunday in their home hall in the seventh duel of the best-of-seven series.
Jayson Tatum, who was the outstanding man with 46 points, had a large part in the success. He prevented the Bucks from making a comeback, who were about to close a 14-point deficit again in the final quarter. Center Theis contributed four points to the win.
Three people were shot after the Bucks game in downtown Milwaukee after a scuffle broke out outside a bar, officials said. A 29-year-old man was taken into custody, police said. The victims are not in mortal danger.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors with superstar Stephen Curry are one round ahead. They beat the Memphis Grizzlies at home 110-96 (53-51) and won the series 4-2. The best pitcher was Klay Thompson with 30 points. In the finals of the Western Conference they meet either the Phoenix Suns or the Dallas Mavericks led by Maxi Kleber.
