Results for: Eastern Conference semifinals

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who currently hold a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Orlando Magic, are preparing for a hostile environment in Orlando for Game 3. The Magic, who boasted the sixth-best home record in the NBA during the regular season, will be eager to protect their home court. The Cavs, however, remain confident and aim to extend their winning streak. They recognize the importance of a road win and the impact it will have on the series. Despite the Magic’s strong defensive performance, the Cavs are aware of their need to improve their offensive production and maintain their defensive prowess. They are also relying on their shooters to find their rhythm from beyond the arc. With the series poised to shift, the outcome of Game 3 will be crucial in shaping the narrative of this matchup.

Despite Jimmy Butler’s injury struggles, the Miami Heat overcame a scorching-hot 3-point performance from the Boston Celtics to secure a 111-101 victory in Game 1 of their playoff series. The win shifts the series to Miami, where the Heat will aim to defend their homecourt and potentially repeat their historic 1-8 upset from last year.

The top-seeded Boston Celtics look to build a 2-0 lead over the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series on Wednesday. Boston cruised to a Game 1 victory, but the Heat remain determined to make a series of it without injured star Jimmy Butler.

The Milwaukee Bucks won Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers, despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Pacers, who were hoping to capitalize on Antetokounmpo’s injury, struggled offensively and will need to improve in Game 2. The Bucks are uncertain about Antetokounmpo’s availability for Game 2, but the Pacers must perform better regardless.