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Cavaliers Edge Celtics 105-104 in Game 1 of East Semifinals

Tense Finish to a Back-and-Forth Matchup

Cavs Steal Home-Court Advantage with Gritty Performance

In a thrilling and close contest, the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame the Boston Celtics 105-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The game featured several lead changes and intense defensive battles throughout.

After a strong first quarter for Boston, the Cavs rallied back in the second led by a 20-point performance from Donovan Mitchell. However, the Celtics regained the lead in the third quarter, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

In the final minutes, the game was tied at 104-104. Darius Garland hit a clutch jumper with just seconds remaining, giving the Cavs the lead and the eventual win. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics' scoring with 27 points, while Robert Williams III added 19 points and 16 rebounds.

Conclusion

The Cavaliers' victory in Game 1 was a major upset, as the Celtics entered the playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell's dominant performance and Darius Garland's game-winning shot proved to be the difference. With the series now tied, Game 2 in Boston promises to be another captivating battle between two evenly matched teams.

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