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Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks equal their semi-final series

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: May 10, 2024
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Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Boston Celtics a heavy 118:94 defeat at their own TD Garden to tie the Eastern Conference semi-finals series 1-1. Once again it was Donovan Mitchell who contributed the most for the Cavs, finishing the game with 29 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds for 39 minutes on the court. Evan Mobley and Caris LeVert scored 21 points each, with six of Cleveland’s roster finishing in double-digits in points. For the #1 seed Boston, Jayson Tatum was the highest scorer with 25 points and Jaylen Brown had 19, but shot 0-from-6 for 3 points. The series now move to Cleveland for the next 2 games.

On West, Dallas Mavericks stole Oklahoma City Thunder’s home court advantage by defeating them 119-110 at Paycom Center. Luka Doncic delivered 29 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and P.J. Washington also hit 29 points, along with cathing 11 boards and dishing out 4 dimes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was best for OKC but his 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists proved not enough for the win. Game 3 of the Western Conference semi-finals will take place at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday.

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