Upset reign supreme before the NBA Conference semis shift venues for Games 3 and 4

The GIST: After last night’s postseason hoopla saw two underdogs come out on top, there’s more chaos to come as the conference semis shift venues for Games 3 and 4. No chicken counting here.

Cleveland Cavaliers’ role players shine in Game 2 upset: Six Cavs scored in double digits, helping Cleveland shock the No. 1 Boston Celtics 118–94 last night. Evan Mobley had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, making him the first Cav since some guy named LeBron James to record a 20/10/5 playoff statline. Can he do it again in tomorrow’s 8:30 p.m. ET Game 3?

Luka Dončić (29 points) steers Dallas Mavericks to gutsy win: Dončić and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were both MVP contenders this season, but Dončić came out on top last night, handing the Thunder their first postseason L, a 119–110 Mavs’ victory. With the series evened 1-1, the action swings to Dallas for Game 3, tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Tonight’s Game 3 doubleheader: First up, it’s the Indiana Pacers (down 0-2) vs. the NY Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, with Indy playing host after submitting a lengthy list of referee complaints from Games 1 and 2. However, the outcome of tonight’s battle will likely hinge less on officiating and more on the Knicks’ growing injury list, which now includes All-Star Jalen Brunson. Uh oh.

• Then at 9:30 p.m. ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves, bolstered by the return of Defensive Player of the Year (and new dad) Rudy Gobert, have a home court chance to extend their 2-0 series lead over the defending champ Denver Nuggets. Can Denver rally? Neigh-ver say never.