The Celtics experienced déjà vu in their playoff journey, echoing the first round against the Miami Heat with a compelling Game 1 win followed by a disheartening Game 2 loss, this time falling 118-94 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Boston. Despite the match being tied at halftime, the Cavaliers seized control in the latter half, showcasing their prowess on the court.
Donovan Mitchell shone brightly, leading all scorers with 29 points. His Cavaliers teammates, Evan Mobley and Caris LeVert, also made significant contributions, each scoring 21 points. On the Celtics side, Jayson Tatum led with 25 points, while Jaylen Brown added 19.
As the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday night, the Celtics aim to regain their footing and take the lead once again in what promises to be an intense continuation of the playoffs.