NBA: Cavaliers Edge Celtics 105-104 in Tight Contest
Cavs Win Nail-Biter, Tie Series 1-1
Boston, March 5
In a thrilling matchup that went down to the wire, the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Boston Celtics 105-104 on Saturday night at TD Garden. The victory ties the Eastern Conference Semifinals series at one game apiece.
The game was a back-and-forth affair with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. The Celtics led by three points at the end of the first quarter, but the Cavaliers came back to tie the game at 56-56 at halftime. The third quarter saw the Celtics build a seven-point lead, but the Cavaliers stormed back once again and took a one-point lead into the final period.
The fourth quarter was a tense battle with both teams trading baskets. The Celtics had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Jayson Tatum's three-point attempt came up short. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 29 points, while Darius Garland added 23 and Jarrett Allen chipped in 18. Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 27 points, followed by Jaylen Brown's 22.
Game 3 of the series is set for Monday night in Cleveland before shifting back to Boston for Game 4 on Wednesday.
Conclusion:
The Cavaliers' victory is a major statement of intent in the series, and they will look to take control when they host the Celtics in Game 3. However, the Celtics have proven their resilience this season, and they will be determined to bounce back and regain home-court advantage.
With the series tied 1-1, the matchup promises to deliver more high-intensity basketball and leave fans on the edge of their seats.
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