Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics to a 3-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs. Tatum scored 33 points in both Game 3 and Game 4, achieving a double-double in the latter. Brown contributed significantly, scoring 27 points in Game 4. The Celtics won Game 4 with a score of 109-102, overcoming a strong effort from an undermanned Cavaliers team that struggled with shooting, particularly from the three-point line. The series now moves back to Boston for Game 5, where the Celtics have a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum’s 33 points help Celtics beat Cavaliers to take 3-1 lead in semis https://t.co/AuQXJSnWQy https://t.co/S7QiluVlYR
Just a matter of time before this series is history as the @celtics lead 3-1 vs the @cavs . Cleveland played w/o superstar Donovan Mitchell out with a groin injury. The explosive tandem of @jaytatum0 JAYSON TATUM 33 & @FCHWPO JAYLEN BROWN 27 led the way in the Boston W 109-102.
Straight HEAT from Tatum and Brown tonight ☘️🔥 ✅ Tatum O 27.5 Points ✅ Brown O 24.5 Points https://t.co/deJG2qLcE0
From @ByRyanLewis: #Cavs without Donovan Mitchell lose Game 4 to #Celtics https://t.co/ISSLlpeSwe
Boston's dynamic duo accounts for 60 of the team's 109 points in their Game 4 win vs. Cleveland. Jayson Tatum: 33 PTS | 11 REB | 5 AST | 9/9 FT Jaylen Brown: 27 PTS | 8 REB | 2/3 3PM | 9/15 FG #DifferentHere https://t.co/07Zy480YAm
The #Celtics go up 3-1 in their series against the #Cavs https://t.co/gM6vIuxNFV
The Celtics pull away from the Cavaliers late in Game 4 and Boston is now just one win away from reaching the Eastern Conference Finals! ❤️☘️🏀 https://t.co/QSslZkj6tL
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 60 points and take a 3-1 series lead over the Cavs ☘️ https://t.co/R5wCR3h8bW
The Celtics hold off the short-handed Cavs 109-102, despite making just 6 FGs in the 4th quarter. Tatum scored 33 for a second straight game. Boston can end the series Wednesday in Game 5 at the Garden. Tip-off is set for 7.
Jayson Tatum tonight: 33 PTS - 11 REB - 5 AST - 2 STL Jaylen Brown tonight: 27 PTS - 8 REB - 60% FG - 2/3 3PM https://t.co/NdIMCBfs4p
Final: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102 Jayson Tatum has 33 and Jaylen Brown 27 as Boston overcomes a game effort by an undermanned Cleveland team to push the Celtics to the brink of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth time in eight seasons.
Yet another 30-10-5 game from Jayson Tatum. He has dominated the glass in the fourth quarter as the Celtics go up 3-1 and have a chance to end this series back home Wednesday night.
End 3rd Quarter Celtics 88 Cavs 78 🏀Tatum 25 pts, 6 reb, 4 assists 🏀Brown 20 pts, 7 4 reb 🏀Holiday 13 pts, 6 reb, 5 assist, 4 steals 🏀 Pritchard 11 pts 🏀Garland 17 pts 🏀Mobley, Strus, Levert 15 each #NBAPlayoffs #NBA @wbz
After 3: Celtics 88, Cavaliers 78 Cleveland started the game 6-for-7 from 3. Since then, it's gone 6-for-28 from 3. Darius Garland has 17 and 7 for the Cavs, while Jayson Tatum has 25 and Jaylen Brown 20 for Boston, which is shooting 52 percent overall and 40 from 3.
Tatum's 23 first-half points have the Celtics leading a close one at the break. 👀 Live odds: ☘️ BOS -10.5 🗡️ CLE +450 ↕️ 218.5 https://t.co/vqPJXwwaR6
Jayson Tatum has 23 points, but 2/5 shooting from deep. Some things never change. Celtics lead 62-57 at the half. 8 stocks for Boston, but they've turned it over 10 times. Celtics had 7 TOs in Game 3. Cleveland's defensive pressure has been impressive all night. https://t.co/k57n9lvYKn
Jayson Tatum 1H of Game 4: 23 PTS (8-14 FGM) | 5 REB | 3 AST BOS leads CLE 62-57 at the break! https://t.co/mviM9aWzFH
Jayson Tatum has 23 points, but 2/6 shooting from deep. Some things never change. Celtics lead 62-57 at the half. 8 stocks for Boston, but they've turned it over 10 times. Celtics had 7 TOs in Game 3. Cleveland's defensive pressure has been impressive all night. https://t.co/k57n9lvYKn
The Celtics can put the series on the brink in Game 4 in Cleveland with Donovan Mitchell out. Follow along live. https://t.co/RWr6HZwNDN
A combined 61 PTS from Tatum and Brown helped Boston go up 2-1. Can Mitchell and the Cavs tie the series, or will the Celtics take a 3-1 lead? Don’t miss GAME 4 tonight at 7:00pm/et on TNT! https://t.co/VlYvdIK9cC
The Celtics bounced back to take Game 3 behind Jayson Tatum's 33-PT double-double! @AschNBA breaks down the win and looks ahead to Game 4, tomorrow at 7pm/et on TNT. 📰 https://t.co/o8CQ7i9UJF https://t.co/51hnRYQYIg
Celtics’ stars Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown put in the work, combining 61 points between the two, taking the win 106 to 93 against the Cavaliers. @Alex_Persha has more. https://t.co/dU25se74DI https://t.co/mZqFHGga6y
ICYMI: Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavs 106-93 for 2-1 series lead https://t.co/qKWB2McIcq
ICYMI: Mitchell has 33 points, but Cavaliers can't contain Tatum and Brown in Game 3 loss to Celtics https://t.co/0ka6IYLd8n
Jayson Tatum Was Unstoppable As The Celtics Punch Back Immediately And Take Game 3 https://t.co/qilMtuqDSL https://t.co/gNRAHjLXl3
Jayson Tatum, Celtics bounce back in competitive Game 3 win: 8 takeaways https://t.co/WaYlbnIRsn
Jayson Tatum delivers a well-rounded, 33-point, 6-assist, 13 rebound performance in Boston’s Game 3 win over Cleveland. Is “Top-5 Tatum” back?https://t.co/aDX5KRJ4Zn
After a stunning Game 2 loss at home, the No. 1 Celtics bounce back to reclaim the series lead at 2-1 against the Cavs. #NBA #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/EULzqDzfVG
Tatum, Brown step up to score 61, lead Celtics to comfortable Game 3 win over Cavaliers https://t.co/XqjzG34VBb
Jaylen Brown’s elite shooting performance helps Celtics take 2-1 series lead over Cavaliers https://t.co/zYq7VHPOQr
Celtics vs. Cavaliers : 'Underappreciated' Jayson Tatum ignites Boston with 33 points in Game 3 win (By @jackmaloneycbs) https://t.co/XRaZGELI4i