Boston Celtics Crush Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 in Game 2

Tatum, Brown Lead Celtics to Victory

The Boston Celtics took control of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a dominant 106-93 victory in Game 2 at TD Garden on Saturday night. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and seven boards.

Cavaliers Struggle to Keep Pace

The Cavaliers, who had won Game 1 of the series in Cleveland, were unable to keep pace with the Celtics' aggressive play. Boston held Cleveland to just 38.2% shooting from the field, including 26.7% from three-point range. Darius Garland led the Cavs with 19 points, but he was inefficient, shooting just 6-of-21 from the field.

Celtics Take Command

The Celtics took control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring the Cavaliers 33-18. Tatum and Brown were unstoppable, combining for 22 points in the period. Cleveland never recovered, as the Celtics maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory in Game 2 was a statement to the rest of the Eastern Conference. They are a legitimate contender, and they are not going to be an easy out. The Cavaliers will need to make some major adjustments if they want to turn this series around. Game 3 will be played in Cleveland on Monday night.