On May 14, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals, G4, the Celtics played against the Cavaliers, and finally, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-102, and the first 3-1 in the semifinals of this season's playoffs was born. In this game, the Celtics' duo of Tatum (33 points) and Brown (27 points) combined to contribute 60 points, which is really stable.
The Celtics are 1st in the East and the Cavaliers are 4th in the East! After the first three games, the Celtics led 2-1, and for the Cavaliers, the absence of G4 Mitchell was a very big loss. The Cavaliers started the first quarter with an 8-2 run, but the Celtics quickly returned the favor with a 12-0 run, and then quickly led to double digits! Mobley Jr. and LeVert scored five straight points to stop the bleeding, and the Celtics maintained their lead, leading by seven points at 37-30 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Celtics quickly led by more than 10 points, and the Cavaliers continued to chase points, once chasing 2 points. Holiday stopped the bleeding with a three-pointer, Garland broke through and Mobley Jr. chased one point. Cornet dunked violently, and the score was tight, and after halftime, the Celtics led the Cavaliers by five points.
In the third quarter, the Cavaliers quickly overtook and Brown made free throws to stop the bleeding, and the Celtics continued to lead slightly, and in the final stage of the quarter, the Celtics reopened the difference, leading the Cavaliers by 10 points after three quarters.
In the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers continued to hit iron on the outside, the Celtics led by 15 points, the Cavaliers played an 8-0 scoring offensive, Brown made free throws to stabilize the situation, Garland broke through and shot, and Mobley Jr. chased 5 points. LeVert wiped the board, although the Cavaliers bit the score, but they were always unable to catch up, and the Celtics still beat the Cavaliers without danger.