In recent NBA developments, Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 118-94 victory over the Boston Celtics in the second game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, evening the series at 1-1. The game took place on May 9, 2024, with Mitchell scoring 29 points in a standout performance that bolstered the Cavaliers as they prepare to host the next matchup in Cleveland.

Simultaneously in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks also evened their semi-final series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 119-110 win. The match, held on the same day, saw major contributions from Luka Doncic and PJ Washington, who both scored 29 points. Despite nursing a knee injury, Doncic also added 10 rebounds and seven assists to his performance, aiding the Mavericks as they look forward to their next game in Dallas.

Elsewhere, the Charlotte Hornets have announced Charles Lee as their new head coach, succeeding Steve Clifford. Formerly an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics, 39-year-old Lee will commence his role following the Celtics’ playoff campaign. This coaching change is part of the Hornets’ strategic rebuild under the new ownership of Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin, aiming to rectify an eight-season playoff absence, the longest current drought in the NBA. Lee will work alongside general manager Jeff Peterson to leverage the Hornets’ young and promising talents, including LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, to usher the team into a competitive era.