NBA Playoffs: Celtics Progress, Mavericks win

Here is a recap of day 11 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Celtics and Mavericks.

NBA Playoffs: Celtics Progress, Mavericks win

Tosin Abayomi 17:10 - 02.05.2024

Here is a recap of day 11 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Celtics and Mavericks.

With 20 of his 35 points in the second half, Luka Dončić helped the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-93, taking a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference first-round series.

Doncic ended with 10 assists, 7 rebounds, and 14 points in the third quarter while shooting 14 of 26 from the floor.

On Friday, the Mavericks will attempt to finish off the Clippers at home in Game 6.

Kyrie Irving scored 14 points, and Maxi Kleber drained five 3-pointers.

James Harden only scored seven points on two of twelve shots, while Paul George and Ivica Zubac each scored fifteen points.

Celtics beat Heat to progress

With 25 points apiece from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Boston Celtics easily defeated the Miami Heat 118-84 on Wednesday to go to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The winner of the Cleveland-Orlando series, which the Cavaliers lead 3-2, will play the top-seeded Celtics next.

Here is a recap of day 11 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Celtics and Mavericks.
Here is a recap of day 11 of the NBA playoffs featuring wins from the Celtics and Mavericks.

A year after Miami destroyed them in Game 7 of the conference finals, the Celtics got some payback with 17 points from Sam Hauser and 16 points and 12 rebounds from Jayson Tatum. They never trailed.

For Miami, Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, while Tyler Herro contributed 15.

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