The series in the conference semifinals is coming to a head. While the Boston Celtics confidently earned a match point, the duel between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended in a thriller.
By Kai Esser
Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers 109:102
The Boston Celtics won game four in the Eastern Conference Finals and earned match point at TD Garden. In Cleveland, the Celtics won 109:102.
The Cavaliers were without Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell. In their absence, Darius Garland was the top scorer with 30 points and took a total of 27 shots. However, 44 percent from the field and 31 percent from three were not enough against the strong Celtics.
Jayson Tatum showed a top performance for the guests. He had 33 points, eleven rebounds and five assists. “There is nothing cooler than an away win,” he said, enjoying the series win. It is the second away win in a row.
Even the support of LeBron James, who sat on the sidelines, didn’t help the Cavs. The potentially decisive sixth game will take place on Thursday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks 100:96
Led by an outstanding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder evened the series against the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs had a dramatic 100:96 away win.
“SGA” contributed an outstanding 34 points, along with eight rebounds and five assists. The 33 points are more than Luka Doncic (18) and Kyrie Irving (nine) managed together for the Mavericks. The Mavs’ two top stars were completely disappointing.
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Nevertheless, Dallas led by eleven points at the break, but it didn’t last long due to a weak third quarter (15 points). With the score at 94:96 with ten seconds left, Doncic could have equalized with two free throws, but only hit one of them and thus sealed the defeat.
Just like Cleveland @ Boston, game five between OKC and Dallas will also take place on Thursday night. However, with the score at 2:2, no decision can be made there.
2024-05-14 04:35:41
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