Celtics Beat Cavaliers 120-113 in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
Jayson Tatum Leads the Way with 25 Points, 10 Rebounds, and 5 Assists
Boston Celtics Take Early Lead in Best-of-Seven Series
The Boston Celtics took an early lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 120-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Cavaliers were without their leading scorer, Darius Garland, who missed the game due to an ankle injury. However, the Celtics were also without their starting center, Robert Williams III, who is out for the playoffs with a torn meniscus.
The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. They led by as many as 23 points in the third quarter. The Cavaliers made a late run in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics held on for the win.
Jayson Tatum was the star of the game for the Celtics. He was efficient from the field, shooting 50% from the field. He also hit 5-of-10 from three-point range. In addition to his scoring, Tatum also contributed 10 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Thursday night. The Cavaliers will need to find a way to score without Garland, who is averaging 21.7 points per game in the playoffs.
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