The Boston Celtics triumphed 113-98 in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers to succeed in their third straight Japanese Convention finals.
Jayson Tatum scored 25 factors for the top-seeded Celtics, who received the best-of-seven semi-final collection 4-1.
They are going to face both the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks for the Japanese Convention title and a spot within the NBA Finals.
Elsewhere, Luka Doncic scored 31 factors to assist the Dallas Mavericks take a 3-2 collection lead over the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
The Slovenian guard delivered a second consecutive triple-double, with 10 rebounds and 11 assists, as Dallas bounced again from letting a 14-point lead slip in sport 4.
“It is simply our mentality,” Doncic stated.
“We all know within the final sport we performed them at residence, we let it go. It was our errors and so they hit photographs.”
The Mavericks may have the possibility to wrap up the play-off collection and attain the Western Convention finals once they return residence for sport six on Sunday (01:00 BST).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 factors for the top-seeded Thunder, who now have to win consecutive video games to advance.
In the meantime, the Celtics may discover out their Japanese Convention remaining opponents as early as Saturday when New York, who maintain a 3-2 lead of their collection in opposition to Indiana, journey to Indianapolis for sport six.
Talking after his aspect’s win, Boston’s Jaylen Brown stated: “It is a blessing, truthfully, to be part of profitable.
“It has been a terrific journey up to now, however we’re not achieved but. We simply must hold going.”