The Boston Celtics defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers, 106-93, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday.

Boston leads this series, 2-1.

While there were six ties and 11 lead changes in the opening 15 minutes, Boston never relinquished the lead after that. A 27-20 second quarter allowed them to take control, completing their win with a 27-21 third quarter. They led by at least nine points for the entirety of the second half, getting their lead up to 23 points at times. The Celtics shot 51 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range while holding the Cavaliers to 43 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range. Boston out-rebounded Cleveland, 51-40, while out-assisting them, 22-17.

The Celtics (2-1) were led by Jayson Tatum, tallying 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Jaylen Brown shot 13-of-17 from the field to finish with 28 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Jrue Holiday had 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Derrick White totaled 12 points, three rebounds and three assists.

The Cavalier (1-2) were led by Donovan Mitchell, collecting 33 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Evan Mobley accrued 17 points and eight rebounds. Darius Garland generated 15 points, three rebounds and six assists. Caris LeVert led the bench with 15 points and six boards. No other player had more than six points or three assists.

Game 4 will be in Cleveland on Saturday.