In the NBA playoffs game on May 14, 2024, the Boston Celtics take on the Cleveland Cavaliers away. It was a highly anticipated match, with both teams performing well in the regular season and providing fans with a thrilling matchup.
After the start of the game, the two sides quickly got into the groove and launched a fierce battle. The Celtic players managed to control the tempo of the game with their teamwork and skill. They played methodically on the offensive end and did a pretty good job on the defensive end, limiting the Cavaliers' scoring. At full-time, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-102 to claim a valuable victory.
In this game, Jason Tatum of the Celtics performed well, he played 43 minutes, shooting 11 of 25, 2 of 8 three-pointers, and 9 of 9 free throws, and finally got 33 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Tatum showed his all-around skills in the game, shooting 44 percent from the field, 25 percent from three-point range, and 100 percent from the free-throw line, showing his consistency and efficiency on the offensive end.
In addition, Tatum also had an excellent performance in rebounding, grabbing 11 rebounds, including three offensive rebounds and eight defensive rebounds, which showed his enthusiasm and strength in fighting for rebounds. In terms of assists, Tatum handed out five assists, which showed his ability to organize the offense. In addition, he had 2 steals and 1 block, which showed his versatility and aggressiveness on the defensive end.
In this game, Mitchell of the Cavaliers was sidelined with a left calf injury, which had a big impact on the Cavaliers' offense. Mitchell was a key player for the Cavaliers, and his absence made the Cavaliers struggle a bit in the game.
Although Garland played well in the game, he scored 30 points, but sadly, that didn't help the Cavaliers win the game. The Celtics' duo had an eye-catching performance, scoring 60 points to lead the Celtics to a 3-1 series breakpoint.
The Celtics showed a strong overall quality in this game, and they were excellent both defensively and offensively. On the other hand, the Cavaliers, in the absence of Mitchell, suffered a lot on the offensive end, which also led to their loss in this game.