Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown lead Celtics one game closer to the Conference Finals
Tim Bontemps: 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.
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
Source: Twitter @TimBontemps
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John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 109, Cavs 102 – Tatum & Brown combine for 60, push Cavs to the brink bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/05/14/bsj… – 12:05 AM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 109, Cavs 102 – Tatum & Brown combine for 60, push Cavs to the brink bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/05/14/bsj… – 12:05 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown on his scrape with Max Strus: “I feel like somebody kicking me in the back of the head. I feel like I’ve got the right to move or at least try to protect (myself). I wasn’t trying do nothing there or trip anybody up. But at the same time, somebody kicked me in the… – 11:14 PM
Jaylen Brown on his scrape with Max Strus: “I feel like somebody kicking me in the back of the head. I feel like I’ve got the right to move or at least try to protect (myself). I wasn’t trying do nothing there or trip anybody up. But at the same time, somebody kicked me in the… – 11:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New via @SouichiTerada: Jaylen Brown explains his feisty exchange with Max Strus masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:04 PM
New via @SouichiTerada: Jaylen Brown explains his feisty exchange with Max Strus masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:04 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown talked about the strange play where he fouled Max Strus. He said he felt like someone was kicking the back of his head, so he tried to protect himself. But the play ended up in him getting booed plenty by Cavs fans throughout the night.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:03 PM
Jaylen Brown talked about the strange play where he fouled Max Strus. He said he felt like someone was kicking the back of his head, so he tried to protect himself. But the play ended up in him getting booed plenty by Cavs fans throughout the night.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:03 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown got very fired up after having to clear out referee Tyler Ford before this clutch 3 with 1:09 left in fourth quarter. Brown: “I was telling him to get his ass out the way.” pic.twitter.com/EMWfQwXxNc – 10:59 PM
Jaylen Brown got very fired up after having to clear out referee Tyler Ford before this clutch 3 with 1:09 left in fourth quarter. Brown: “I was telling him to get his ass out the way.” pic.twitter.com/EMWfQwXxNc – 10:59 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Jaylen Brown said the C’s didn’t go to Cleveland for the weather, and the Sultan of Stat understands. He isn’t about to miss a day of springtime in Waltham.
@DickLipe features Brown, Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday as the Celtics’ road-court advantage continued in these playoffs. pic.twitter.com/Ue2NvCRDkV – 10:46 PM
Jaylen Brown said the C’s didn’t go to Cleveland for the weather, and the Sultan of Stat understands. He isn’t about to miss a day of springtime in Waltham.
@DickLipe features Brown, Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday as the Celtics’ road-court advantage continued in these playoffs. pic.twitter.com/Ue2NvCRDkV – 10:46 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum on hitting Jaylen Brown after the big 3: “I ain’t realize how hard I hit him. I’ve been lifting a lot recently.” … Brown also said he’s gonna get Tatum back for that one lol – 10:35 PM
Jayson Tatum on hitting Jaylen Brown after the big 3: “I ain’t realize how hard I hit him. I’ve been lifting a lot recently.” … Brown also said he’s gonna get Tatum back for that one lol – 10:35 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Tatum on his late-game hit of Jaylen after his clutch late-game 3: “I didn’t realize how hard I hit him. I’ve been lifting a lot lately.” – 10:35 PM
Tatum on his late-game hit of Jaylen after his clutch late-game 3: “I didn’t realize how hard I hit him. I’ve been lifting a lot lately.” – 10:35 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum on getting support from teammates through ups and downs: “It’s like having 15 brothers.” – 10:34 PM
Jayson Tatum on getting support from teammates through ups and downs: “It’s like having 15 brothers.” – 10:34 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think anybody over there can really guard me.” – 10:30 PM
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think anybody over there can really guard me.” – 10:30 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think anybody over there can really guard me.” – 10:30 PM
Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think anybody over there can really guard me.” – 10:30 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum showed a little too much love to Jaylen after his clutch 3 pic.twitter.com/yDbsNJ6Qzi – 10:30 PM
Tatum showed a little too much love to Jaylen after his clutch 3 pic.twitter.com/yDbsNJ6Qzi – 10:30 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown said Cleveland came out with great energy, so Boston tried to take away Max Strus’ early transition 3s.
“The intensity of the game, that affected us early on…Had to stop ball watching and play some basketball.” – 10:25 PM
Jaylen Brown said Cleveland came out with great energy, so Boston tried to take away Max Strus’ early transition 3s.
“The intensity of the game, that affected us early on…Had to stop ball watching and play some basketball.” – 10:25 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown is one win away from going to his 6th Eastern Conference Finals in 8 seasons
Tatum his 5th in 7 seasons – 9:48 PM
Jaylen Brown is one win away from going to his 6th Eastern Conference Finals in 8 seasons
Tatum his 5th in 7 seasons – 9:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tatum (9/9 FTs) and Brown (7/9 FTs) played like All-Stars on the road in the playoffs tonight.
Even with Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland was bottom 10 in free throw attempt rate. Without him tonight, only 5/7 FTs at home.
That was the game – 9:36 PM
Tatum (9/9 FTs) and Brown (7/9 FTs) played like All-Stars on the road in the playoffs tonight.
Even with Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland was bottom 10 in free throw attempt rate. Without him tonight, only 5/7 FTs at home.
That was the game – 9:36 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics hold off Mitchell-less #Cavaliers 109-102, lead series 3-1. Tatum 33, Brown 27, Holiday 16, Pritchard 11, Horford 6, White 5; Garland 30, LeVert 19,, Mobley 19, Strus 15.
CLE: 4-23 from 3-point line in second half. – 9:29 PM
#Celtics hold off Mitchell-less #Cavaliers 109-102, lead series 3-1. Tatum 33, Brown 27, Holiday 16, Pritchard 11, Horford 6, White 5; Garland 30, LeVert 19,, Mobley 19, Strus 15.
CLE: 4-23 from 3-point line in second half. – 9:29 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Boston didn’t get the results it wanted but the Tatum-Brown two-man game down the stretch wasn’t bad offense. – 9:29 PM
Boston didn’t get the results it wanted but the Tatum-Brown two-man game down the stretch wasn’t bad offense. – 9:29 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
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. – 9:28 PM
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. – 9:28 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Celtics 109, Cavs 102
Jayson Tatum slapped Jaylen Brown hilariously hard on the chest in excitement after Brown’s big late-game 3. (Jaylen’s reaction
)
Big shots by both Jays down the stretch. Celtics undefeated in crunch time playoff games (1-0). pic.twitter.com/Bz8pdNwvJ1 – 9:28 PM
Celtics 109, Cavs 102
Jayson Tatum slapped Jaylen Brown hilariously hard on the chest in excitement after Brown’s big late-game 3. (Jaylen’s reaction
)Big shots by both Jays down the stretch. Celtics undefeated in crunch time playoff games (1-0). pic.twitter.com/Bz8pdNwvJ1 – 9:28 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
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. – 9:27 PM
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. – 9:27 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
White hits two FTs, Tatum rebounds a Garland miss and the #Celtics are gonna hold on here, but it wasn’t easy. #Cavaliers – 9:27 PM
White hits two FTs, Tatum rebounds a Garland miss and the #Celtics are gonna hold on here, but it wasn’t easy. #Cavaliers – 9:27 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
LeBron James just walked out after Jaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 1:08 remaining to make it 105-97 Celtics here in Cleveland. – 9:23 PM
LeBron James just walked out after Jaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 1:08 remaining to make it 105-97 Celtics here in Cleveland. – 9:23 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown with 27 points on 9-15 shooting. Another efficient night from him, plus that massive 3 just now. – 9:22 PM
Jaylen Brown with 27 points on 9-15 shooting. Another efficient night from him, plus that massive 3 just now. – 9:22 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown is getting into it with the Cavs bench after burying that three and Joe Mazzulla has to drag him back to the bench. – 9:22 PM
Jaylen Brown is getting into it with the Cavs bench after burying that three and Joe Mazzulla has to drag him back to the bench. – 9:22 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Cavs go on an 8-0 run in the fourth
The Celtics respond with a Tatum iso 3 followed by a tightly defended Brown jumper – 9:10 PM
The Cavs go on an 8-0 run in the fourth
The Celtics respond with a Tatum iso 3 followed by a tightly defended Brown jumper – 9:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Free throws* through 3 quarters of Game 4!
Jayson Tatum: 7/7
Jaylen Brown: 5/7
Cleveland Cavaliers: 4/6
*not a comment on officiating, we know some of you get sensitive when fouls/FTs come up 😭 – 8:55 PM
Free throws* through 3 quarters of Game 4!
Jayson Tatum: 7/7
Jaylen Brown: 5/7
Cleveland Cavaliers: 4/6
*not a comment on officiating, we know some of you get sensitive when fouls/FTs come up 😭 – 8:55 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics run a Payton Pritchard iso for the final shot while Jayson Tatum is on the floor. That’s progress – 8:54 PM
Celtics run a Payton Pritchard iso for the final shot while Jayson Tatum is on the floor. That’s progress – 8:54 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
5 big points to end the 3Q by Payton Pritchard gives #Celtics an 88-78 lead. Tatum 25, Brown 20, Holiday 13, Pritchard 11; Garland 17, Strus 15, Mobley 15, LeVert 15.
#Cavaliers – 8:53 PM
5 big points to end the 3Q by Payton Pritchard gives #Celtics an 88-78 lead. Tatum 25, Brown 20, Holiday 13, Pritchard 11; Garland 17, Strus 15, Mobley 15, LeVert 15.
#Cavaliers – 8:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
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. – 8:53 PM
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. – 8:53 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown with 9 points in 6:05 of play in the 3rd quarter to give the Celtics a 75-68 lead. It’s a 11-3 C’s run to go up after the Cavs briefly held the lead. – 8:39 PM
Jaylen Brown with 9 points in 6:05 of play in the 3rd quarter to give the Celtics a 75-68 lead. It’s a 11-3 C’s run to go up after the Cavs briefly held the lead. – 8:39 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
7 of the Celtics’ 11 turnovers are from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tonight. Gotta clean those up. – 8:25 PM
7 of the Celtics’ 11 turnovers are from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tonight. Gotta clean those up. – 8:25 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Boston pre-switched Tatum onto Okoro at end of 1st half (so Horford could stay hidden) and got a stop. The target on Al’s back is getting bigger.
Don’t think they’ll go to it in this round but Tatum-Brown-Holiday-White-Hauser feels like a unit they should try sooner than later. – 8:21 PM
Boston pre-switched Tatum onto Okoro at end of 1st half (so Horford could stay hidden) and got a stop. The target on Al’s back is getting bigger.
Don’t think they’ll go to it in this round but Tatum-Brown-Holiday-White-Hauser feels like a unit they should try sooner than later. – 8:21 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The bad news…
10 Boston turnovers
Cavs have made 11 3’s (Boston 7)
Derrick White and Sam Hauser have not scored.
The good news….
Jayson Tatum plays for the Celtics.
62-57, Boston, 3rd quarter of Game 4 starts now @985TheSportsHub – 8:19 PM
The bad news…
10 Boston turnovers
Cavs have made 11 3’s (Boston 7)
Derrick White and Sam Hauser have not scored.
The good news….
Jayson Tatum plays for the Celtics.
62-57, Boston, 3rd quarter of Game 4 starts now @985TheSportsHub – 8:19 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
if the Cavs role players played like this with Mitchell in, I wonder where the series would be at. Celtics lead 62-57 at halftime and the Cavs are battling without Mitchell. Tatum with 23 points in the 1st half. – 8:11 PM
if the Cavs role players played like this with Mitchell in, I wonder where the series would be at. Celtics lead 62-57 at halftime and the Cavs are battling without Mitchell. Tatum with 23 points in the 1st half. – 8:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Cleveland defense was terrible in that first half outside of forcing turnovers
But if Celtics cool down from that 60% FGs clip, then Cleveland will pull the upset. Tatum might need 50 – 8:10 PM
Cleveland defense was terrible in that first half outside of forcing turnovers
But if Celtics cool down from that 60% FGs clip, then Cleveland will pull the upset. Tatum might need 50 – 8:10 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum in the first half:
23 PTS
5 REB
56 points over the last 6 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 8:08 PM
Jayson Tatum in the first half:
23 PTS
5 REB
56 points over the last 6 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 8:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics are in a battle here, lead Mitchell-less #Cavaliers 62-57 at half. Tatum 23, Brown 11, Holiday 10; Strus 15, LeVert 12, Garland 11.
3pt FG. BOS 7-16; CLE 11-25.
Turnovers: BOS 10; CLE 6. – 8:08 PM
#Celtics are in a battle here, lead Mitchell-less #Cavaliers 62-57 at half. Tatum 23, Brown 11, Holiday 10; Strus 15, LeVert 12, Garland 11.
3pt FG. BOS 7-16; CLE 11-25.
Turnovers: BOS 10; CLE 6. – 8:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Celtics 62, Cavs 57
Terrific half from Cleveland to keep this close without Donovan Mitchell, forcing 10 turnovers that became 16 points and making 11 3’s.
Jayson Tatum has 23 for Boston, Max Strus has 15, all on 3’s, for Cleveland. – 8:08 PM
Halftime: Celtics 62, Cavs 57
Terrific half from Cleveland to keep this close without Donovan Mitchell, forcing 10 turnovers that became 16 points and making 11 3’s.
Jayson Tatum has 23 for Boston, Max Strus has 15, all on 3’s, for Cleveland. – 8:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
13-3 #Cavaliers run to within 1 before those pair of 3-pass possessions forced a CLE timeout. Tatum answers a 7-4 push back within 2 with a 3 to reach 23 points, and the #Celtics lead 62-57 at half. – 8:08 PM
13-3 #Cavaliers run to within 1 before those pair of 3-pass possessions forced a CLE timeout. Tatum answers a 7-4 push back within 2 with a 3 to reach 23 points, and the #Celtics lead 62-57 at half. – 8:08 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Halftime: Celtics 62, Cavs 57. Jayson Tatum has 23 points, 5 rebounds for Boston. Max Strus has 15 for Cavs. – 8:08 PM
Halftime: Celtics 62, Cavs 57. Jayson Tatum has 23 points, 5 rebounds for Boston. Max Strus has 15 for Cavs. – 8:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That “foul” by Okoro on Tatum illustrates the work that still remains to level the playing field between offense and defense. Tatum smashes his forearm into Okoro multiple times, then shoots and gets a foul call because Okoro had his forearm on his hip. – 8:05 PM
That “foul” by Okoro on Tatum illustrates the work that still remains to level the playing field between offense and defense. Tatum smashes his forearm into Okoro multiple times, then shoots and gets a foul call because Okoro had his forearm on his hip. – 8:05 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Technical foul on Tatum complaining about a non-call. Garland hit the free throw, 59-57, Boston – 8:05 PM
Technical foul on Tatum complaining about a non-call. Garland hit the free throw, 59-57, Boston – 8:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tatum gets a tech for complaining during transition after he didn’t get a foul on that fastbreak bucket. Cavs are now down 2 with 53 seconds left in the half. – 8:05 PM
Tatum gets a tech for complaining during transition after he didn’t get a foul on that fastbreak bucket. Cavs are now down 2 with 53 seconds left in the half. – 8:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
And Tatum just picked up a tech for arguing an non call on a made layup. #Celtics #Cavaliers – 8:05 PM
And Tatum just picked up a tech for arguing an non call on a made layup. #Celtics #Cavaliers – 8:05 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics have been patient swinging the ball around and that’s helped pull Mobley onto a guard and left Kornet open in the dunker spot. Tatum has found him twice in the last few minutes for easy baskets. – 7:58 PM
Celtics have been patient swinging the ball around and that’s helped pull Mobley onto a guard and left Kornet open in the dunker spot. Tatum has found him twice in the last few minutes for easy baskets. – 7:58 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
very glue-like performance from Jrue Holiday, as Jayson Tatum might say. 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block from him already. – 7:57 PM
very glue-like performance from Jrue Holiday, as Jayson Tatum might say. 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block from him already. – 7:57 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown just grabbed Max Strus’ foot and tripped him after falling into Strus’ legs. My guess is this is a flagrant 1. – 7:42 PM
Jaylen Brown just grabbed Max Strus’ foot and tripped him after falling into Strus’ legs. My guess is this is a flagrant 1. – 7:42 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
What, does Jaylen Brown have it out for all former and current Miami Heat white guy shooters? – 7:42 PM
What, does Jaylen Brown have it out for all former and current Miami Heat white guy shooters? – 7:42 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Officials checking to see if it was a hostile act by Jaylen Brown, who grabbed Max Strus’ foot. Sorry, I don’t think it is. It’s a personal foul, nothing more. – 7:41 PM
Officials checking to see if it was a hostile act by Jaylen Brown, who grabbed Max Strus’ foot. Sorry, I don’t think it is. It’s a personal foul, nothing more. – 7:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown didn’t like Strus standing over him, but there’s no doubt he’s going to receive a hostile act tech for tripping him. – 7:41 PM
Jaylen Brown didn’t like Strus standing over him, but there’s no doubt he’s going to receive a hostile act tech for tripping him. – 7:41 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown grabbed Max Strus’ ankle while they were on the ground trying to get up and sent him tumbling. That’s gonna be a hostile act. – 7:40 PM
Jaylen Brown grabbed Max Strus’ ankle while they were on the ground trying to get up and sent him tumbling. That’s gonna be a hostile act. – 7:40 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
First time in I think 5 games that Tatum hasn’t come out to start the second quarter after playing the entire first. – 7:38 PM
First time in I think 5 games that Tatum hasn’t come out to start the second quarter after playing the entire first. – 7:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
16 points, 6/9 FGs for Jayson Tatum. A nice first quarter for him – 7:35 PM
16 points, 6/9 FGs for Jayson Tatum. A nice first quarter for him – 7:35 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Cavs have their best offensive quarter of the playoffs without Donovan Mitchell. 50% from the floor, 6 of 9 from 3…
…and still trail.
16 for Tatum.
37-30, Boston, after one in Game 4. – 7:35 PM
Cavs have their best offensive quarter of the playoffs without Donovan Mitchell. 50% from the floor, 6 of 9 from 3…
…and still trail.
16 for Tatum.
37-30, Boston, after one in Game 4. – 7:35 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Cavs shot 6-9 from 3 in the 1st quarter and they’re still down 37-30. Celtics shot 76.9% on 2s and 50% on 3s. Outrebounding the Cavs 16-5. Jayson Tatum already with 16 points. – 7:34 PM
Cavs shot 6-9 from 3 in the 1st quarter and they’re still down 37-30. Celtics shot 76.9% on 2s and 50% on 3s. Outrebounding the Cavs 16-5. Jayson Tatum already with 16 points. – 7:34 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Cavaliers 37-30 after 1Q Tatum 16, Brown 7, Pritchard 6, Horford 4; LeVert 10, Strus 6, Merrill 6.
3pt. BOS 4-8; CLE 6-9.
Turnovers: BOS 6; CLE 4. – 7:34 PM
#Celtics lead #Cavaliers 37-30 after 1Q Tatum 16, Brown 7, Pritchard 6, Horford 4; LeVert 10, Strus 6, Merrill 6.
3pt. BOS 4-8; CLE 6-9.
Turnovers: BOS 6; CLE 4. – 7:34 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
End 1st Q: Celtics 37, Cavs 30. Jayson Tatum leads all scorers with 16 points, 4 rebounds. Caris LeVert has 10 for Cleveland. – 7:33 PM
End 1st Q: Celtics 37, Cavs 30. Jayson Tatum leads all scorers with 16 points, 4 rebounds. Caris LeVert has 10 for Cleveland. – 7:33 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Celtics 37, Cavs 30
After a quick 8-2 run for the Cavs to open the game, Boston outscored Cleveland 35-22 to close the quarter.
Cavs are down despite hitting 6 3s and forcing 6 turnovers in the first.
Jayson Tatum has 16 for Boston, Caris LeVert has 10 for Cleveland. – 7:33 PM
After 1: Celtics 37, Cavs 30
After a quick 8-2 run for the Cavs to open the game, Boston outscored Cleveland 35-22 to close the quarter.
Cavs are down despite hitting 6 3s and forcing 6 turnovers in the first.
Jayson Tatum has 16 for Boston, Caris LeVert has 10 for Cleveland. – 7:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
16 points, 4 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block in the first quarter for Jayson Tatum
JT masterclass incoming? – 7:33 PM
16 points, 4 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block in the first quarter for Jayson Tatum
JT masterclass incoming? – 7:33 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum’s aggressiveness has been as high as it gets for him. Going for the massive poster dunk instead of snaking his way past the rim protector is a rare sight from him, but he is clearly trying to make a statement early tonight. 16 points already. – 7:31 PM
Jayson Tatum’s aggressiveness has been as high as it gets for him. Going for the massive poster dunk instead of snaking his way past the rim protector is a rare sight from him, but he is clearly trying to make a statement early tonight. 16 points already. – 7:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum almost levels Tristan with what would’ve been one of his best dunks ever. – 7:31 PM
Tatum almost levels Tristan with what would’ve been one of his best dunks ever. – 7:31 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Cavs have a legit gripe there. There was more contact on LeVert’s layup than that Tatum drive, which got a late whistle.
Tech on Bickerstaff. – 7:26 PM
Cavs have a legit gripe there. There was more contact on LeVert’s layup than that Tatum drive, which got a late whistle.
Tech on Bickerstaff. – 7:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
10-0 #Celtics run highlighted by a great pair of Holiday go-ahead passes to Tatum and Brown, along with 4 straight stops. – 7:16 PM
10-0 #Celtics run highlighted by a great pair of Holiday go-ahead passes to Tatum and Brown, along with 4 straight stops. – 7:16 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
10-0 Celtics run after the Cavs took an 8-2 lead. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each have 5 early points on 2-3 shooting. – 7:16 PM
10-0 Celtics run after the Cavs took an 8-2 lead. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each have 5 early points on 2-3 shooting. – 7:16 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Two Max Strus threes, two Jaylen Brown missed FTs and the #Cavaliers are up 8-2. Timeout #Celtics – 7:10 PM
Two Max Strus threes, two Jaylen Brown missed FTs and the #Cavaliers are up 8-2. Timeout #Celtics – 7:10 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum drives into two at the basket and turns it over. He’s been seeing that look all series. Have to keep it moving. – 7:10 PM
Tatum drives into two at the basket and turns it over. He’s been seeing that look all series. Have to keep it moving. – 7:10 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown just put his contacts back in record time. Used to take me like 2 minutes just to get one in before I gave up – 7:08 PM
Jaylen Brown just put his contacts back in record time. Used to take me like 2 minutes just to get one in before I gave up – 7:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Was great to have @TimBontemps on @TheGardenReport yesterday talking #Celtics #Cavs, Tatum’s play & the path ahead as #Pacers-#Knicks will go at least 6 games…
Full episode: youtu.be/LLrWYipzzMA pic.twitter.com/5d1wfPR6ke – 7:05 PM
Was great to have @TimBontemps on @TheGardenReport yesterday talking #Celtics #Cavs, Tatum’s play & the path ahead as #Pacers-#Knicks will go at least 6 games…
Full episode: youtu.be/LLrWYipzzMA pic.twitter.com/5d1wfPR6ke – 7:05 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Cavs – RM Fieldhouse – May 13, 2024 – ECSF Game 4 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Evan Mobley
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Cleveland: Donovan Mitchell Jarrett Allen, Ty Jerome pic.twitter.com/p5qX0SqGAD – 6:35 PM
Celtics at Cavs – RM Fieldhouse – May 13, 2024 – ECSF Game 4 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Evan Mobley
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Cleveland: Donovan Mitchell Jarrett Allen, Ty Jerome pic.twitter.com/p5qX0SqGAD – 6:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
It isn’t an #NBAPlayoffs without Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell 💯 pic.twitter.com/uNDysWNB0Z – 6:01 PM
It isn’t an #NBAPlayoffs without Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell 💯 pic.twitter.com/uNDysWNB0Z – 6:01 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
On Jayson Tatum, the vulnerable superstar.
For @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/jayson-tatum-i… – 4:26 PM
On Jayson Tatum, the vulnerable superstar.
For @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/jayson-tatum-i… – 4:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Dean Wade expands a little on how the #Cavaliers are guarding Tatum: “There’s gotta be a second, third line.” pic.twitter.com/I3k3QQo6QX – 12:45 PM
Dean Wade expands a little on how the #Cavaliers are guarding Tatum: “There’s gotta be a second, third line.” pic.twitter.com/I3k3QQo6QX – 12:45 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Players Nikola Jokic passed in playoff scoring last night
Allen Iverson
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jaylen Brown
Pau Gasol
Jeff Hornacek
Players he passed in rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shawn Marion
Jack Sikma
Buck Williams pic.twitter.com/I1Wn7MJhAT – 4:09 AM
Players Nikola Jokic passed in playoff scoring last night
Allen Iverson
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jaylen Brown
Pau Gasol
Jeff Hornacek
Players he passed in rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Shawn Marion
Jack Sikma
Buck Williams pic.twitter.com/I1Wn7MJhAT – 4:09 AM
More on this storyline
Gary Washburn: Jaylen Brown: “I don’t think anybody over there (#Cavaliers) can really guard me.” #Celtics -via Twitter @GwashburnGlobe / May 13, 2024
Souichi Terada: Jaylen Brown on the Max Strus foul: “I feel like somebody kicking me in the back of the head. I feel like I have the right to remove or at least protect that.” Said he wasn’t trying to trip Strus up there. -via Twitter @SouichiTerada / May 13, 2024
Jared Weiss: Jaylen Brown on Jayson Tatum patting his chest too hard celebrating late in the game: “I’m gonna get Jayson back for that. He just came out of nowhere with a left hook.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / May 13, 2024
Jared Weiss: Jayson Tatum’s full response when asked about the media scrutiny over his shooting: “I respect your guys’ job, I respect the guys on TV. I don’t always agree with the things that they say. When they’re fair, and they take emotion out of it, whatever way they’re leaning towards and they’re fair, I respect it. I understand what the media has brought to our game, and more eyes, and more attention, and how everybody has benefited from that. So I wouldn’t say I take it as disrespect, right? Like I said, I don’t always agree with what they say. Maybe I feel like they’re not watching everything else that I’m doing, but that’s not my job to focus on that or give it any attention. My job is to be the best player I can be for our team any given night. Yeah, I would love to make every shot I take, and I know I can shoot better, and I will. But at this time of the season, as long as we win and we’re trending in the right direction, I know me scoring will come. I’ve done that plenty of, plenty of times. So I just try to impact the game in other ways and just dominate, dominate the game, and not be defined as just a scorer.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / May 13, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Jayson Tatum last night: 
33 PTS 13 REB 6 AST It’s the eighth time Tatum has been the @celtics outright leader in all three categories in a playoff game. The only player in franchise history with more such games is Larry Bird (13). Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/qtElm3nExG -via Twitter @jkubatko / May 12, 2024
33 PTS 13 REB 6 AST It’s the eighth time Tatum has been the @celtics outright leader in all three categories in a playoff game. The only player in franchise history with more such games is Larry Bird (13). Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/qtElm3nExG -via Twitter @jkubatko / May 12, 2024