Celtics overcome Cavs to advance to NBA Finals, Mavericks defeat Thunder in playoff matchup

The Boston Celtics secured a comfortable 113-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers to advance to their third consecutive Eastern Conference finals with a 4-1 series win. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 25 points as they now await the winner of the series between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks took a commanding 3-2 lead in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 104-92 win. Luka Doncic starred with a triple-double, scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. The Mavericks can secure a spot in the Western Conference finals with a win in Game 6.
Despite missing key players to injuries, the Cleveland Cavaliers fought hard, with Evan Mobley scoring 33 points and Marcus Morris Sr adding 25 off the bench. Boston faced a tough challenge but ultimately pulled away with a decisive run in the fourth quarter.
Jayson Tatum, who narrowly missed a triple-double with 10 rebounds and nine assists, emphasized the Celtics’ determination to break their recent Eastern Conference finals curse, having lost in four of their last five appearances. Tatum highlighted the team’s experience and resilience, stating that they are prepared to overcome any challenges in their quest for a spot in the NBA Finals.

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