In last night’s NBA playoff game between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics secured a 109-102 victory,
taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and Jaylen Brown contributed 24 points 8-of-14 shooting in the win. Payton Pritchard came off the bench with 11 points.
Darius Garland scored 27 points in the loss to the celtics,The Cavs fought valiantly without Donovan Mitchell, who was ruled out due to a calf injury.To win the series against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers face an uphill battle. The Cavs need to tighten their defense. Slowing down Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is crucial. They should contest shots, rotate well, and limit open looks. Cleveland must find consistent scoring options beyond Darius Garland. Caris LeVert and Evan Mobley need to step up. Ball movement and shot selection matter.The Celtics dominated the boards in Game 4. The Cavs need to crash the glass, secure second-chance points, and prevent easy putbacks.
The Celtics bounced back from a Game 2 blowout loss with a road win in Game 3, where Brown and Tatum combined for 61 points.The next game (Game 5) is scheduled for Wednesday. The Celtics are now in prime position to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. STay tuned to see who wins this series.