Boston Celtics Dominate Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113 in Game 1
Jayson Tatum Leads the Way
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists
The Boston Celtics continued their dominance in the NBA Playoffs on Monday night, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series.
Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Tatum was also a force on the defensive end, blocking three shots.
The Celtics led by just four points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Cavaliers 35-18. The Cavaliers never got closer than eight points in the fourth quarter.
The Celtics will now have a chance to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Cavaliers in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
Conclusion
The Celtics are now 3-0 in the playoffs this year, and they have won their last six games overall. They are playing with a lot of confidence and they are looking like a team that is capable of making a deep run into the playoffs.
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