The GIST: The conference semis will see more chaos as Games 3 and 4 shift venues after last night’s postseason hoopla with two underdogs coming out on top.
In a Game 2 upset, Cleveland Cavaliers’ role players shined with six Cavs scoring in double digits, helping them shock the No. 1 Boston Celtics with a score of 118–94. Evan Mobley’s impressive performance of 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists made him the first Cav since LeBron James to achieve a 20/10/5 playoff statline. Can he replicate this in tomorrow’s Game 3 at 8:30 p.m. ET?
Luka Dončić led the Dallas Mavericks to a gutsy win with 29 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, including MVP contender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Mavericks claimed a 119–110 victory, handing the Thunder their first postseason loss. With the series tied 1-1, the action now moves to Dallas for Game 3 tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Tonight’s Game 3 doubleheader starts with the Indiana Pacers (down 0-2) facing the NY Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, with Indy playing host after raising concerns about refereeing in Games 1 and 2. However, the Knicks’ growing injury list, now including All-Star Jalen Brunson, might play a bigger role in the outcome of tonight’s matchup. Uh oh.
