The Boston Celtics have secured their spot in the Eastern Conference finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA playoffs. This victory marks the sixth time in the last eight years that the Celtics have advanced to the conference finals, and the third consecutive year they have done so. The Celtics will now await the winner of the series between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.
The Knicks are on the brink of making their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000, holding a 3-2 series lead over the Pacers. A Game 6 win for the Knicks would seal the deal and send them to the next round. Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, the Mavericks picked up a crucial road win in Game 5, led by a stellar performance from Luka Doncic.
The reigning champion Denver Nuggets are also one win away from reaching the Western Conference finals after a strong showing against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the postseason field now down to seven teams, the competition is heating up as the race to the NBA championship intensifies.
Stay tuned for more thrilling playoff action as the remaining teams battle it out for a chance to advance to the conference finals and ultimately compete for the coveted NBA title.
