The Cleveland Cavaliers showcased their dominance in a stunning victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, securing a 118-94 win. Donovan Mitchell led the charge for the Cavs with an impressive stat line of 29 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, and a plus-38 mark. Rising star Evan Mobley also made his mark with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks, while Caris LeVert added 21 points coming off the bench.
The Cavaliers displayed their offensive prowess by shooting 54.7 percent from the field and out-rebounding the Celtics 44-31. Cleveland also outperformed Boston from beyond the arc, making 13-of-28 threes compared to the Celtics’ 8-of-35 shooting.
Despite Jayson Tatum’s efforts with 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, the Celtics couldn’t keep up with the Cavs. Jaylen Brown contributed 19 points but struggled from three-point range, missing all six of his attempts. Peyton Pritchard provided a spark off the bench for Boston with 13 points.
The Celtics, who had the NBA’s best record and a strong home record, found themselves tied with the Cavs at halftime but faltered in the second half, only managing to score 16 points in the fourth quarter. Boston fans and analysts were left stunned by the unexpected turn of events at TD Garden.
As the series now sits at 1-1, both teams will look to make adjustments heading into Game 3. The Cavs have proven they can compete with the top seed in the East, while the Celtics will aim to bounce back and regain their winning momentum. Stay tuned for more updates and reactions from fans and experts on ‘The Bib Theorists.’
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