Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game Recap

May 11, 2024

Boston Celtics Win Series Opener 106-93

The Boston Celtics took the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference Finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 106-93 victory on Wednesday night at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, followed by Jaylen Brown with 22 points and Marcus Smart with 18 points. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points, while Darius Garland added 17 points.

The Celtics jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 20 points in the first half. The Cavaliers made a run in the third quarter, but the Celtics quickly regained control of the game.

The Celtics held the Cavaliers to just 39.4% shooting from the field and forced 17 turnovers. The Celtics also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Cavaliers 53-39.

With the win, the Celtics take a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played in Boston on Friday night.

Conclusion

The Celtics' win was a dominant performance from start to finish. They controlled the game from the opening tip and never gave the Cavaliers a chance to get into rhythm. The Celtics' defense was particularly impressive, holding the Cavaliers to just 39.4% shooting from the field. The Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Cavaliers in Game 2 on Friday night.