Cavaliers Tie Series Against Celtics in Eastern Conference Semifinals
Boston Celtics Drop Game 2 as Cleveland Levels the Series
The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics with a 113-120 win in Game 2 on Thursday night. This game marks the Cavaliers' first road victory in the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Cavaliers' Fourth-Quarter Surge
The Cavaliers trailed by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter but rallied back thanks to a 20-point performance from Dwyane Wade. Wade drained five three-pointers in the final period, outscoring the Celtics by himself.
Jayson Tatum's Impressive Night
Despite the loss, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points and 12 rebounds. Tatum also made a crucial three-point play late in the game to give Boston a 115-89 lead.
Takeaways from Game 2
Some key takeaways from Game 2 include:
- The Cavaliers' bench outscored the Celtics' bench 35-20.
- The Celtics struggled from three-point range, making just 25% of their attempts.
- The Cavaliers controlled the paint, outscoring the Celtics 42-30.
Series Outlook
With the series tied 1-1, Game 3 shifts to Boston on Saturday night. The Celtics hold home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series.
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