Cavaliers vs. Celtics: A Comprehensive Summary of Past Encounters
2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals
Game 1: Cavaliers 87, Celtics 79 (May 27, 2018)
Rookie Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 24 points, while Al Horford contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds. However, the Cavaliers' strong defense proved too much to overcome, as LeBron James led the charge with 27 points.
Game 2: Cavaliers 108, Celtics 83 (May 13, 2018)
James once again dominated for the Cavaliers, scoring 24 points and adding 7 rebounds and 9 assists. The Celtics were unable to keep up with the Cavaliers' potent offense, despite receiving a 20-point performance from Kyrie Irving.
Game 3: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 88 (May 17, 2018)
Irving took over for the Celtics in Game 3, exploding for 38 points on 12-of-19 shooting. Jaylen Brown also added 27 points, as the Celtics cruised to a dominant victory in front of their home crowd.
Game 4: Celtics 107, Cavaliers 94 (May 20, 2018)
Irving continued his impressive play in Game 4, scoring 28 points and hitting several clutch shots down the stretch. The Celtics' defense once again held the Cavaliers in check, as they extended their lead to 3-1 in the series.
Game 5: Cavaliers 96, Celtics 83 (May 23, 2018)
James came up big for the Cavaliers in Game 5, scoring 35 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Despite a strong effort from Terry Rozier (28 points), the Celtics were unable to keep the Cavaliers from taking a 3-2 lead in the series.
Game 6: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 99 (May 25, 2018)
Irving once again led the way for the Celtics, scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists. The Cavaliers came close to tying the series, but a late three-pointer from Marcus Morris sealed the victory for the Celtics.
Game 7: Celtics 96, Cavaliers 80 (May 27, 2018)
Tatum delivered a historic performance in Game 7, setting a Celtics franchise record for points in a Game 7 with 24. Irving also contributed 26 points, as the Celtics' defense suffocated the Cavaliers in the final game of the series.
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