Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Lead Celtics to Game 1 Victory in NBA Playoffs
Celtics Dominate Cavaliers in Three-Point Shooting Bonanza
Boston Secures 120-95 Win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals
The Boston Celtics opened the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a resounding 120-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Led by the dynamic duo of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, the Celtics unleashed a three-point shooting barrage that overwhelmed the Cavaliers.
Brown and Tatum combined for 10 three-pointers, while the Celtics as a team sank 15 from beyond the arc. The Celtics' long-range accuracy proved unstoppable, as they shot a sizzling 44.1% from three-point range. In contrast, the Cavaliers struggled mightily from deep, making only 5 of their 30 three-point attempts.
Brown led the scoring for the Celtics with 30 points, including 6 three-pointers. Tatum added 27 points, while Marcus Smart chipped in with 22 points. For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland was the lone bright spot, scoring 20 points. However, his efforts were not enough to overcome the Celtics' offensive onslaught.
The Celtics' victory puts them in a commanding position heading into Game 2 of the series, which will be played on Thursday night in Boston.
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