The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back in a big way on Thursday night, defeating the Boston Celtics 118-94 to even their second-round playoff series at one game apiece. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 29 points, while Evan Mobley added 21 points and 10 rebounds in the dominant victory.
After a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Cavaliers came out strong and never looked back. Mitchell’s 16-point outburst in the third quarter helped Cleveland take control of the game, and they never relinquished the lead. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tried to keep the Celtics in the game with 25 and 19 points respectively, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Cavaliers’ balanced attack.
The series now shifts to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4, with the momentum firmly on the side of the Cavaliers. Caris LeVert provided a spark off the bench with 21 points, including a key jumper in the fourth quarter that put the game out of reach for Boston.
Despite missing key players due to injury, including Kristaps Porzingis and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers showed their depth and resilience in the crucial Game 2 victory. With Mitchell leading the way and the supporting cast stepping up, Cleveland looks poised to make a deep playoff run.
The next game in the series is set for Saturday in Cleveland, where the Cavaliers will look to take a series lead against the top-seeded Celtics. Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams fight for a spot in the conference finals.