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In the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals, the Cavaliers and Celtics had a high-profile matchup. This game is the focus of attention, as the first two games ended with one win for each side and this game will have a direct impact on the rest of the game.
There were some changes to the starting line-up for both sides. On the Celtics side, due to the absence of Pozin, Horford became a bright spot in the starting lineup. As for the Cavaliers, Allen's absence has also sparked concern among fans, who will be counting on the outstanding performances of other players.
From the start of the game, Mitchell showed excellent form. Hit two three-pointers in a row to give the Cavaliers the lead. However, the Celtics' Tatum was not to be outdone, responding quickly and contributing 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists at the end of the first quarter to establish the team's lead.
Heading into the second quarter, Garland's accurate scoring at key moments was eye-catching, trying to salvage the slump. However, it was Celtic's Brown and Holiday who played well in this period to pull the score away again, and the Celtics led 57-48 at halftime.
The third quarter was almost a solitary show for the Celtics, who started the game on a 14-0 run and quickly stretched the margin to 23 points. Although the Cavaliers tried to fight back late in the third quarter, they couldn't change the course of the game, and the Celtics led the game with a score of 84-69.
In the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers chased the score to single digits, but the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 106-93 thanks to the excellent performance of Tatum and Brown.
Tatum's strong performance was remarkable, he contributed 33 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists in the game, becoming the MVP of the game. Brown's 13-of-17 shooting also showed his excellent form, and the performance of both of them was the key to the Celtics' victory.
Mitchell also had a good performance for the Cavaliers, contributing 33 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, but in the end he still couldn't help the team win.
The Celtics' victory in this game not only gave them the lead in the series again, but also showed the improvement of their strength as a group. In this game, they showed a number of strong scoring points, and in comparison, the Celtics had a slightly higher margin for error than the Cavaliers.
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