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NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Defeat Celtics in Game 4 of Eastern Conference Finals
Irving's 42 Points Lead Cavs to Victory
Celtics Fall Behind 3-1 in Series
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night with a 112-99 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 at the TD Garden. Kyrie Irving led the way for Cleveland with a playoff-high 42 points, while LeBron James added 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists.
The Celtics kept the game close in the first half, trailing by just 10 points at the break. However, the Cavs pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring Boston 35-21 to take a commanding lead. The Celtics never recovered, and the Cavs cruised to victory in the fourth quarter.
The loss puts the Celtics in a precarious position, as they now trail 3-1 in the series. They will need to win Game 5 on Friday night at home to avoid being eliminated. The Cavs, meanwhile, can clinch a berth in the NBA Finals with a victory in Game 5.
Conclusion
The Celtics will need to find a way to slow down Irving and James if they want to have any chance of winning this series. Irving has been unstoppable in the playoffs, averaging over 30 points per game, while James has been his usual dominant self. The Celtics will also need to improve their shooting, as they shot just 42.3% from the field in Game 4. If they can't make some adjustments, the Cavs will likely wrap up the series in Game 5.
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