On May 14, Beijing time, in the fourth leg of the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-102 away. Celtic lead 3-1 on aggregate and have already secured match points.
In the first quarter of the game, Strus hit a three-pointer, LeVert threw a shot, and Strus's long-range shot went in; Horford made a basket and attacked, Tatum and Brown scored three points in a row, and the two sides were deadlocked on the court until 8-all. Tatum and Brown hit back-to-back baskets, Kornet made an easy layup, and Pritchard hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner to give the Celtics a 21-10 lead. Mobley Jr. hit a long-range shot, LeVert aggressively attacked the basket, and Merrill fired from the outside and scored two three-pointers in a row, and the Cavaliers chased the score to 21-24. Tatum broke through, Pritchard's long-range shot, Kornet made a layup, Tatum hit the basket in a row, and Horford scored a hook shot to help the Celtics end the quarter with a 37-30 lead.
In the second quarter, Holiday scored seven straight points on a burst from outside the court, and Brown switched hands to score a layup, and the Celtics opened the score 48-37. Garland made a jumper from the free throw line, Strus scored two three-pointers in a row, Garland broke through and scored, Mobley Jr. hooked his hand to the basket, and the Cavaliers chased the score to 50-51. Cornet scored back-to-back baskets; Garland hit two consecutive three-pointers to tie the game, and the Celtics still held a slight advantage at 57-56. Tatum scored five points in a row with a sudden shot to help the Celtics stabilize the situation. At halftime, the Celtics led 62-57.
In the third quarter of the game, Mobley Jr. repeatedly hit the basket, Okoro made an easy layup, Garland made a rebound, and the Cavaliers overtook the score 65-64. Horford made a jumper, Strus hit a 2+1, and White threw in a three-pointer to give the Celtics a 78-69 lead. Mobley Jr. scored five straight points on consecutive baskets, and the Cavaliers chased the score to 74-78. Holiday stepped back with a three-pointer, Hauser made an easy layup, Pritchard stepped back with a three-pointer, and the Celtics pulled away to end the quarter with an 88-78 lead.
In the final quarter of the game, Tatum continued to use mid-range shots to steal points, Holiday hit a long-range shot, and Brown's jumper also showed, and the Mighty Celtics took a 15-point advantage at 98-83. Garland and Wade hit consecutive three-pointers, Mobley Jr. broke through to the layup, Garland threw successfully, Mobley Jr. made an offensive basket, and the Cavaliers chased 97-102. Brown hit a key three-pointer and the Celtics held the game 105-97. In the next game, Celtic firmly maintained their advantage and won as they wished.
Starting lineup
Knights: Strus, Okoro, Mobley Jr., LeVert, Garland
Celtics: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday