Boston Celtics Win Playoff Series Opener Against The Cleveland Cavaliers
Tatum and Brown Lead Celtics to Victory
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first game of their Eastern Conference semi-final series on Monday night, winning 120-95. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Jaylen Brown, who added 20 points. The Cavaliers were led by Darius Garland, who had 22 points.
The Celtics' 3-Point Shooting Fueled the Win
The Celtics made 18 three-pointers in the game, compared to just 8 for the Cavaliers. Brown and Tatum combined to make 12 of those threes. The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Cavaliers 54-42. In the end, the Celtics' hot shooting and strong rebounding were too much for the Cavaliers to overcome.
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