Boston Celtics win against Cavaliers to reach Eastern Conference finals

Boston Celtics defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 to advance to Eastern Conference finals. Jayson Tatum scores 25 points in 4-1 series win.

The Boston Celtics emerged victorious with a score of 113-98 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive time. Led by Jayson Tatum's impressive 25-point performance, the top-seeded Celtics dominated the best-of-seven semi-final series with a 4-1 win. They are now set to face either the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks in the battle for the Eastern Conference title and a chance to advance to the NBA Finals.

In another thrilling match, Luka Doncic shined with 31 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Slovenian guard showcased his skills with a second consecutive triple-double, recording 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Despite a setback in game four where they let a 14-point lead slip, Dallas bounced back with determination and a winning mentality.

Doncic expressed his team's mindset, stating, "It's just our mentality. We know in the last game we played them at home, we let it go. It was our mistakes and they hit shots." The Mavericks will have the opportunity to close out the playoff series and secure a spot in the Western Conference finals as they return home for game six.

On the other hand, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up an impressive 30 points for the top-seeded Thunder, who now face the challenge of winning consecutive games to stay in the competition. As the Celtics await their Eastern Conference final opponents, the New York Knicks, who currently lead 3-2 in their series against Indiana, could potentially determine Boston's next opponents in the upcoming game six.

Reflecting on the Celtics' victory, Jaylen Brown expressed gratitude, saying, "It's a blessing, honestly, to be a part of winning. It's been a great journey so far, but we're not done yet. We just have to keep going." The stage is set for an exciting continuation of the NBA playoffs as teams battle it out for a chance at the championship title.