In the series opener, Boston also had four players scoring in twin digits including three with at least 20 points. In Game 2 the Celtics put six players in double digits scoring with a seventh player in Aron Baynes scoring 9 points.
The key for Boston will be maintaining their scoring balance. Meanwhile, four of George Hill’s five double-digit scoring games in the current postseason have come at home so those are good signs for the Cavs. In Cleveland’s most recent home win ( Game 4 against Toronto ) Smith went 6-6 from the floor, 5-5 from downtown. If Cleveland wants to stay alive in the series, they don’t just have to limit Boston’s starting backcourt output, they must take and make their own shots too. Smith and George Hill were almost non-existent.īoston’s starting backcourt accounted for 41 points while Cleveland’s starting guards only scored a combined 3 points, making just 1/11 field goal attempts. While Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier lit up the TD Garden, Cleveland’s J.R.
The biggest difference in Game 2 was the point differential from the team’s starting backcourt. LeBron also took 11 three-pointers in Game 2 and even if he was feeling it, that’s not where you want him to do his damage.
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However, he must convert his free throws in Game 3. James had 10 free throw attempts in Game 2 and that’s the way to play for him: to take it strong where no one can stop him. He scored 30 or more points in six of those eight victories. On the other hand, King James has averaged 37.8 points per game in their eight total victories through two rounds. In Cleveland’s five losses in the current playoffs, James has averaged just 26.2 points per game. That’s true but if you look closely at the entire 2018 postseason, Cleveland goes as far as where Bron can take them. Of course, you can point to Game 2 and say that even a 40 point triple-double from the King won’t guarantee a Cavaliers win in the playoffs. Odds: Celtics +240, Cavaliers -280 Another Big Game From LeBronįirst and foremost, the Cavaliers need another big game from LeBron James. Let’s take a look at the odds, our preview and pick for Game 3 of the 018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals. With their backs against the proverbial wall, the Cavaliers hope that a longer break in between games and a change in venue will give them an opportunity to get back in the series. He also recorded his third 40-point triple double but his herculean effort wasn’t enough to stop the rampaging Celtics. LeBron James had his 4th 40 point game of the playoffs, the most he’s had in a single postseason. As a result, the Celtics outscored the Cavs 59-39 to pull away in the last 22 minutes of Game 2. The Celtics challenged all but three of Cleveland’s 39 field goal attempts in the second half while the Cavs gifted Boston 20 uncontested shots. Cleveland was well in control of the game with a 61-52 lead with 10 minutes to go in the third quarter when Boston exploded with a 55-33 finishing kick that gave the Celtics a 107-94 win and a 2-0 lead in the series. The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals after a collapse in Game 2.
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