The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers to begin the Eastern Conference second round. The Celtics went 2-1 against the Cavaliers during the regular season. Boston is 41-11 against the Eastern Conference, and Cleveland is 31-21 against conference opponents.
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the Eastern Conference second round. Boston went 2-1 against Cleveland during the regular season. The Cavaliers won the last regular season matchup 105-104 on March 6 led by 23 points from Dean Wade , while Jayson Tatum scored 26 points for the Celtics.
The Cavaliers are 31-21 in Eastern Conference play. Cleveland ranks seventh in the NBA giving up just 110.2 points while holding opponents to 46.3% shooting. TOP PERFORMERS: Tatum is averaging 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown is averaging 16.9 points over the last 10 games.
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