In the NBA playoffs on day 11, the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious, securing important wins in their respective series.
Luka Dončić led the charge for the Mavericks with an impressive performance, scoring 35 points, including 20 in the second half, to help his team defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-93.
Dončić also contributed 10 assists and 7 rebounds, showcasing his all-around skills on the court. With this win, the Mavericks now lead the series 3-2, and they have a chance to close it out at home in Game 6.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat with a convincing 118-84 victory. Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led the scoring for the Celtics, each contributing 25 points to the win.
With strong performances from Sam Hauser and Jayson Tatum as well, the Celtics never trailed in the game, securing payback for their loss to Miami in last year’s conference finals.
The Celtics now await the winner of the series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic for their next matchup in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Overall, it was a successful day for both the Celtics and the Mavericks as they took significant steps forward in their playoff journeys.
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