NBA Eastern Conference Finals 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Game 7 Recap
Cavaliers Win 87-79, Advance to NBA Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics 87-79 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night, advancing to the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year. LeBron James led the way for the Cavaliers with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kevin Love added 21 points and 12 rebounds, while J.R. Smith contributed 16 points. For the Celtics, Kyrie Irving scored 24 points, followed by Al Horford with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Jaylen Brown chipped in with 13 points. The Cavaliers trailed by 12 points in the second quarter, but they rallied to take a 42-39 lead at halftime. They extended their lead to 10 points in the third quarter, and they held on to win despite a late Celtics run. The Celtics' season ends with a 55-27 record. The Cavaliers will now face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, May 31.The final two minutes of the game were tense, with the Celtics rallying to cut the lead to just four points. But the Cavaliers were able to hold on and secure the victory. LeBron James was fouled with 11.1 seconds remaining and made both free throws to seal the win.
The Cavaliers' victory was a hard-fought one, but they ultimately prevailed thanks to a strong performance from LeBron James and a balanced scoring attack. The Celtics gave them a tough battle, but the Cavaliers were able to withstand their late rally and advance to the NBA Finals.
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