The Boston Celtics managed to win game-5 and thus close out Miami Heat practice in 5 challenges, while the Dallas Mavericks dominated in Los Angeles with the Clippers and will now have match point in Texas.

The green-and-whites sent five players into double figures, with Derrick White and Jaylen Brown leading the pack with 25 points apiece. “Only” double-doubles of 16 and 12 rebounds for Jayson Tatum, who was held out for the second round playoffs, which we recall will be either against Cleveland or Orlando, with the Cavs leading 3-2 over the Magic but will now play in Florida.

The Luka Doncic-led team has been on a roll in California as they have dominated throughout the contention, making the ultimate vacuum between the second and third periods. The Slovenian was phenomenal as he put up 35 with 10 assists and 7 rebounds. Great team defensive work, however. in containing Paul George and especially James Harden, who did not even reach double digits.. Absent in this match once again Kawhi Leonard, it remains to be seen whether or not he will take the court in the (possibly) decisive Game-6.

Let’s see if Dallas can emulate Boston, which eliminated Miami, thus reaching the second round playoffs, where it would meet Oklahoma City.

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