The 2024 NBA playoffs are heating up as the second round continues with every series up for grabs. The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Cavaliers, while the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, tying their series at two apiece.
The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks will face off in a crucial Game 5 on Tuesday, with the series tied at 2-2. The Pacers have won two straight games after the Knicks took the first two, and both teams will be looking to gain the upper hand.
In the series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets, the road team has won all four games so far. The Nuggets, the reigning champions, were down 0-2 but managed to tie the series at 2-2. The Wolves will need to turn things around to avoid facing elimination at home in Game 6.
With the postseason field starting with 20 teams, only the top contenders remain in the hunt for the NBA championship. The upcoming schedule promises more thrilling matchups, with Game 5s and potential Game 6s and Game 7s on the horizon.
As the intensity of the playoffs continues to build, fans can expect more exciting basketball action as the race to the NBA Finals heats up. Stay tuned for more updates and scores as the second round of the playoffs unfolds.