Cavs Look To Carry Momentum Back Home
The Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday evening.

The series is tied at one apiece after the Cavs stunned the Celtics in Game 2 in Boston.

They jumped out to a strong start in the game and took a, 30-24, lead after one quarter. The hosts bounce back in the second and tied the game at 54, by halftime. The Cavs reclaimed control in the third and outscored the Celtics, 36-24, to carry a 12-point lead into the final frame. The Celtics had no answers in the fourth, while the Cavs rallied to the finish to close out the 24-point road win.

Six players scored in double digits for the Cavs in the win, led by Donovan Mitchell, who totaled 29 points, seven rebounds and eight assists, in 39 minutes. Evan Mobley finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, a steal and two blocks, while Caris LeVert logged 21 points, six rebounds and three assists. They shot an impressive 54.7 percent from the field, including 13-for-28 from deep. On the other side, Jayson Tatum was the only player to top 20 points for the Celtics, as he finished with 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a steal. Jaylen Brown followed up with 19 points and four rebounds, while Payton Pritchard chipped in 13 points, two rebounds, four assists and a steal.

The Celtics will remain without Kristaps Porzingis (calf), while Jarrett Allen (ribs) and Dean Wade (knee) are listed as questionable for action.
Posted on: 5/10/2024 9:16 PM