Saturday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Mavericks take series edge, Celtics bounce back strongly First Out, the Boston Celtics had a rough time in...

Saturday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Mavericks take series edge, Celtics bounce back strongly

First Out, the Boston Celtics had a rough time in Game 2, but they made a comeback in Game 3 against the Cleveland Gentlemen. They won 106- 93, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the charge. Indeed though the Cavs tried to catch up in the last quarter, the Celtics held onto their lead.   Over in the Western Conference, the Dallas loners  snared a 105- 101 palm over the Oklahoma City Thunder.P.J. Washington was on fire for the loners, scoring 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić each added 22 points. 

  In the Celtics vs. Gentlemen game, Boston's defense came through when it counted. Despite Cleveland's  sweats to rally, the Celtics stayed strong and sealed the palm.   Tatum did not have his stylish firing night, but he still made a big impact with his aggressive style. The Celtics had  benefactions from multiple players, like Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.   The Gentlemen missed Jarrett Allen, who is been out with an injury.

 Without him, they  plodded to stop Boston's offense and could not  subsidize on their chances.   In the lonersvs. Thunder game, Dallas managed to hold off Oklahoma City's late  drive to win. novitiate Dereck Lively II stepped up for the loners, making key free throws in the final  twinkles.  

 Indeed with injuries to  crucial players like Dončić, the loners showed they can pull together as a  platoon to get the job done.   Looking ahead, both series are getting  violent as Game 4 approaches. The Celtics want to  make on their lead against the Gentlemen, while the loners aim to keep their edge over the Thunder.   And do not forget, there is  further basketball action on Sunday with the NBA Draft Lottery and two playoff games the New York Knicksvs. the Indiana Bellwethers and the Denver Nuggetsvs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.