Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics: Game Summary

Close Call in Cleveland

Boston Celtics Win 105-104

In a thrilling NBA playoff game on March 5, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-104. The game was close throughout, with the Celtics holding a slim lead for most of the second half.

The Cavaliers fought back in the third quarter, going on a run to take the lead. However, the Celtics responded with a run of their own in the fourth quarter, led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 10 of his game-high 32 points in the final period.

The Celtics were also aided by strong performances from Jaylen Brown, who scored 25 points, and Marcus Smart, who had 16 points and 8 assists. For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland led the way with 24 points, while Evan Mobley added 21 points.

Conclusion

The win gives the Celtics a 1-0 lead in the series, which continues on Saturday in Boston. The Cavaliers will need to make some adjustments if they want to even the series, as the Celtics are looking like a formidable opponent in this year's playoffs.