Celtics Rebound from Loss to Beat Cavs, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Impressive Performance by Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics bounced back from their disappointing loss in Cleveland with a convincing 120-113 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with a dominant performance, posting 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Early Celtics Dominance

The Celtics started the game with a 14-0 run, setting the tone for the rest of the night. Tatum was unstoppable in the first quarter, scoring 10 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. The Cavaliers struggled to keep up with the Celtics' offensive firepower, and they trailed by 12 points at the end of the first quarter.

Tatum's Big Night

Tatum continued to impress in the second quarter, scoring 9 points and dishing out 3 assists. The Celtics extended their lead to 18 points at one point, but the Cavaliers managed to chip away at the deficit before halftime. Tatum went into the break with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Cavaliers Fight Back

The Cavaliers came out with renewed energy in the third quarter and managed to cut the Celtics' lead to just 5 points. However, Tatum and the Celtics were too much for them to handle. Tatum scored 8 points in the third quarter, and the Celtics regained a 10-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Celtics Close it Out

The Cavaliers made one last push in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics were able to hold them off. Tatum hit a关键三分球in the final minutes of the game to seal the victory. The Celtics now lead the series 3-1 and will have a chance to close it out in Game 5 in Cleveland.