Cleveland Cavaliers Stun Boston Celtics in Playoff Game 2 Upset
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Boston Celtics fans were left scratching their heads after last night’s shocking defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their playoff series. Inside the TD Garden, the Celtics were favored by 13 points but ultimately succumbed to a stunning 118-94 defeat at the hands of the Cavaliers, losing by over 20 points. This unexpected outcome echoes the Celtics’ performance against the Miami Heat earlier in the playoffs, though this result was arguably even more startling.
The Cavaliers, considered heavy underdogs, decimated the Celtics with efficient shooting and stifling defense. As a team, Cleveland shot 54% from the field and nearly 55% from three-point range, while Boston managed just 41% and a meager 23% from deep. Boston’s historically strong three-point shooting was uncharacteristically off the mark, making only 8 of their 35 attempts. Meanwhile, Cleveland dominated offensively, hitting 14 threes and surpassing the 100-point mark on the road for the first time in this postseason.
At halftime, the game was tied, and many assumed the Celtics would assert themselves in the second half. However, the Cavaliers outclassed the home team, pulling away for a resounding victory that also kept the total under 212 points, despite some bettors missing out by a mere half-point. The hook can indeed giveth and taketh away.
The Celtics’ poor shooting and defensive lapses are reminiscent of their struggles against Miami, where they also fell behind in the series after Game 2. In the Heat series, Boston eventually found their rhythm, pummeled Miami, and advanced, leaving fans hopeful they can replicate that feat against Cleveland.
Owner Wyc Grousbeck will undoubtedly be content with the guaranteed revenue of a Game 5 back in Boston, but there’s serious work to be done before that. The Celtics face a crucial task in regaining momentum on the road. Winning away from home is a challenge in the NBA playoffs, but Boston must regroup and find answers before returning to TD Garden, lest they face the prospect of an early exit.
All eyes will be on the Celtics as they head to Cleveland, with bettors and analysts alike eager to see if they can rally and deliver a commanding response against the Cavaliers on their own court. Will the series return to Boston tied at 2-2, or will the Cavaliers continue their Cinderella run? The pressure is on, and Boston must deliver.
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