10.05.2024
Boston Celtics 94 - 118 Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points to lead the Cavaliers to a dominant 118-94 victory over the Celtics, tying their Eastern Conference semifinal series at one game apiece. Mitchell banked in a 28-foot 3-pointer and added two baskets in the lane to give Cleveland a 16-point lead. The Cavaliers responded with a blowout win after losing the opening game by 25 points, and Mitchell finished with eight assists and seven rebounds. Jayson Tatum scored 25 for Boston, but Derrick White struggled with just 10 points. The win marked Cleveland's first road victory of the postseason, with Mitchell hitting four 3-pointers in the third quarter to extend the lead. With the 24-point win, the Cavaliers had the biggest playoff victory by a double-digit underdog since 1991, showcasing their ability to win on the road.
Oklahoma City Thunder 110 - 119 Dallas Mavericks
In Game 2 between the Thunder and Mavericks, Luka Doncic struggled against Lu Dort's defense as Oklahoma City took a 1-0 series lead with a 117-95 victory. Doncic, shooting poorly from beyond the arc in the playoffs, aims to bounce back despite battling a knee injury. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points, while the team's aggressive defense and ball movement resulted in a franchise-high 29 assists. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd looks to make adjustments to free up Doncic for Game 2, as Dort continues to be a defensive force for the Thunder.