Stunning upsets, experienced vets and one inspired Slovenian lead to thrilling NBA Conference Finals

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1323 GMT (2123 HKT) May 16, 2022

(clockwise from top left) A fourway split of Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler.

(CNN)Wow. Two Conference semifinal Game 7's on Sunday. Two incredible results.

First, the Boston Celtics knocked out the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks with an imposing 109-81 victory. And just when you thought that couldn't be bettered, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks stepped up to steal the show. Playing in Phoenix against the Suns — the team with the best regular season record in the NBA and who made last year's Finals — the Mavericks dominated from start to finish, comfortably beating the Suns 123-90.The stunning set of Game 7 results set up a pair of mouthwatering Conference Finals to determine who will meet in the NBA Finals. Read MoreIn the Western Conference, the Mavs will face the Golden State Warriors, while in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics face off against the Miami Heat. Wow.Doncic celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Phoenix Suns.Stunning Doncic leads Dallas to WCF«How good is Luka Doncic.»Four-time Champions League winner and World Cup winner Toni Kroos couldn't help showing his appreciation for what he was witnessing on TV. Doncic was on a tear on Sunday night, lighting up the Suns for 35 points and 10 rebounds in the blowout Game 7 victory. Despite the pressure on his shoulders as the Mavericks' talisman and leader, it never seemed to bother the 23-year-old, who calmly dissected the Suns' previously stout defense as his team raced into an early lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavs led 27-17. At halftime, they lead 57-27 with Doncic's 27 first-half points matching the Suns' entire team total.Helped by 30