Cavaliers Win 118-94 to Tie Series with Celtics 1-1
Published on 2024-05-10
Celtics lost to Cavaliers 118-94 in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs, even though they had won Game 1. Celtics struggled with 3-point shooting, making only 8 of 35 attempts. Cavaliers' Evan Mobley had a breakout performance with 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Celtics need Jayson Tatum to improve his shooting efficiency.
In Game 2 of the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics 118-94, tying the series 1-1. The Celtics, who relied on Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard in Game 1, struggled offensively in this game, making only 8 of 35 3-pointers.
In contrast, the Cavaliers had an exceptional 3-point shooting game, making 13 of 28, led by Donovan Mitchell (5 triples) and Darius Garland (4).
With Jarrett Allen injured, Evan Mobley emerged for the Cavaliers, delivering 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. His aggressive play and dominance on both ends helped set the tone.
Despite Jayson Tatum's contributions in rebounding, assists, and blocks, the Celtics need him to improve his shooting. Tatum is averaging only 21.7 points with low efficiency, and the team's victory chances would increase if he made more shots.
The series moves to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4, where the Cavaliers hold the home-court advantage, having won the only game played there during the regular season.
In contrast, the Cavaliers had an exceptional 3-point shooting game, making 13 of 28, led by Donovan Mitchell (5 triples) and Darius Garland (4).
With Jarrett Allen injured, Evan Mobley emerged for the Cavaliers, delivering 21 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. His aggressive play and dominance on both ends helped set the tone.
Despite Jayson Tatum's contributions in rebounding, assists, and blocks, the Celtics need him to improve his shooting. Tatum is averaging only 21.7 points with low efficiency, and the team's victory chances would increase if he made more shots.
The series moves to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4, where the Cavaliers hold the home-court advantage, having won the only game played there during the regular season.