Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a commanding 118-94 win over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-final series on Thursday night. With a game-high 29 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, Donovan Mitchell orchestrated a thrilling second-half comeback to level the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
We were extremely confident, even after game one,’ Donovan Mitchell said. ‘We had things we could adjust, and tonight we executed very well. But it’s just one win. We’ll keep building on it, take care of business at home, and protect home court.
Celtics Start Strong but Fumble Lead: Donovan Mitchell
Despite falling behind in the first two quarters, the Cavaliers stormed back in the second half, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 23 points to spearhead the resurgence. The five-time All-Star was ably supported by his teammates, who played their roles to perfection in this crucial win.
The Celtics, chasing their 18th NBA championship, had a strong start and were led by Jayson Tatum’s 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. But their momentum waned as Donovan Mitchell took control of the game, turning defense into offense and finding open shooters to stretch Boston’s defense.
Preparing for Game Three
With the series tied at 1-1, the action now shifts to Cleveland on Saturday night for game three (01:30 BST Sunday). Donovan Mitchell remains focused on the task ahead, aiming to capitalize on home-court advantage to seize the upper hand in this high-stakes series.
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Mavericks and Thunder Even Series in the West
In the Western Conference semi-final, the Dallas Mavericks also squared their series at 1-1 after a 119-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic and PJ Washington each scored 29 points, propelling the Mavericks to hit 18 three-pointers, their best performance in the 2024 postseason.
Despite struggling with a knee injury, Doncic contributed 10 rebounds and seven assists before limping through the fourth quarter after a collision with Cason Wallace. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout performance for the Thunder, scoring 33 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists.
