The Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks posted big road victories to even their respective NBA playoff series in the conference semifinals.
The Cavaliers posted a resounding 118-94 victory over the host Boston Celtics to even their Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series at 1-1. In the Western Conference semifinals, Dallas defeated Oklahoma City 119-110 to also even their series at 1-1.
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points to lead the Cavaliers to their impressive victory in Boston. He was one of six Cavs players to score in double figures. He was followed by Evan Mobley with 21 points and 10 rebounds, Caris Levert with 21 points, Darius Garland with 14 points and Isaac Okoro with 12.
The series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ABC.
Boston was led by St. Louisan Jayson Tatum, who scored a team-high 25 points while also grabbing seven rebounds and handing out six assists. Jaylen Brown scored 19 points while Peyton Pritchard scored 13 points off the bench.
Dallas responded to their Game 1 loss to Oklahoma City with a strong effort, which was led by Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington, who both scored 29 points. Doncic also had 10 rebounds and seven assists. Washington’s 29 points was a playoff career high. He also had 11 rebounds while making seven 3-pointers. Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 17 points while Kyrie Irving handed out a game-high 11 assists.
Oklahoma City was led by guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Jalen Willams followed up with 21 points.
The series will resume in Dallas on Saturday for Game 3, which will tip off at 2:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN.
