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Brown, White Lead Celtics' 3-Point Onslaught, Powering Boston to Game 1 Rout of Cavaliers
Boston Celtics 120, Cleveland Cavaliers 95
The Boston Celtics continued their dominance in the NBA Playoffs, crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round series on Saturday night.
Jaylen Brown Explodes for 34 Points
Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston, pouring in a game-high 34 points. The All-Star forward shot 12-of-20 from the field, including 4-of-9 from three-point range.
Derrick White Connects for 25
Derrick White provided valuable support, scoring 25 points on an efficient 9-of-13 shooting. White also dished out six assists and grabbed five rebounds.
Celtics' Dominant 3-Point Shooting
The Celtics' red-hot three-point shooting proved to be a major factor in the victory. Boston converted 18-of-42 (43%) from beyond the arc, with White and Brown combining for nine made threes.
Cavaliers' Deficit Proves Insurmountable
Despite trailing by just 18 points at halftime, the Cavaliers were unable to keep pace with the Celtics' offensive onslaught in the second half. Cleveland shot just 38% from the field and committed 15 turnovers, allowing Boston to pull away with a comfortable victory.
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