The NBA Semifinals are heating up as two exciting games are set to take place on Thursday, May 9th. The Boston Celtics will be facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden, looking to extend their lead after a convincing victory on Tuesday. Jaylen Brown’s outstanding performance with 36 points, six rebounds, and two assists was crucial in their win.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma Thunder will be hosting the Dallas Mavericks at the Paycom Center, aiming to secure their second victory of the series and gain the upper hand in the Western Conference. The game promises to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams.
In terms of where to watch the games, the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics match can be viewed in the US on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and the ESPN App, while in Mexico it will air on ESPN and Star+. The Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma Thunder game will be broadcast in the US on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, TNT, and ABC, with coverage in Mexico on ESPN and Star+.
As the NBA Playoffs progress, the series standings currently show the New York Knicks leading the Indiana Pacers 2-0, the Boston Celtics ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers 1-0 in the Eastern Conference, and the Minnesota Timberwolves leading the Denver Nuggets 2-0, and the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 1-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference. The best of seven games series will continue with the home team advantage for the teams with the better regular-season record, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between the top teams in each conference.