Cavaliers' Remarkable Comeback: Donovan Mitchell Leads Game 2 Victory Over Celtics, Series Tied

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Cavaliers record first road playoff win since 2018 against Boston
Cavaliers stage remarkable comeback in Game 2 of NBA playoffs against Celtics
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 29 points
Mitchell and Caris LeVert combine for 121 points in Game 2
Series now tied at one game apiece
Cavaliers' Remarkable Comeback: Donovan Mitchell Leads Game 2 Victory Over Celtics, Series Tied

In the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers staged a remarkable comeback in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. After falling behind by nine points in the first quarter, they rallied with an impressive 11-0 run to take a lead. Donovan Mitchell led their charge, scoring most of his points in the second half and finishing with a total of 29 points.

The Cavaliers' victory was significant as it marked their first road playoff win since Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference finals against Boston. The series is now tied at one game apiece, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the next matchup.

Mitchell's performance was crucial for Cleveland, as they had been outscored by an average of 25.4 points per game in their first eight playoff games. Caris LeVert also contributed with two of his three career-high scoring games against the Celtics, totaling 92 points.

The Celtics struggled to keep up with the Cavaliers' offensive output, allowing them to score 118 points and hit 18 three-pointers. Boston shot poorly from behind the arc, making only eight of their 35 attempts. Jayson Tatum led all scorers for the Celtics with 25 points but shot just 7-for-17 from the field.

The Cavaliers' victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they refused to be counted out despite early setbacks. The series is far from over, and both teams will look to capitalize on their strengths in the upcoming games.



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    • Donovan Mitchell scored most of his points in the second half, finishing with a total of 29 points.
    • Cavs fell behind by nine points in the first quarter but came back with an 11-0 run to take a lead.
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    • Cavaliers won Game 2 of the NBA playoffs against Celtics with a score of 118-94
    • Donovan Mitchell scored most of his points in the second half, finishing with a total of 29 points
    • Cavaliers outscored Celtics by 64-40 in the second half
    • Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla conceded and put most of his bench on the court with approximately five minutes remaining in the game
    • Cavs fell behind by nine points in the first quarter but came back with an 11-0 run to take a lead
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    • ][author] The Cavs finally won their first road game of the NBA playoffs, surprising the Boston Celtics and the TD Garden crowd Thursday with a 118–94 win in Game 2 of their second-round Eastern Conference series. [[//]
    • Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla conceded and put most of his bench on the court while the home fans headed for the exits.
    • Cleveland took an 30–24 lead at the end of the quarter, quieting the Boston crowd.
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    • Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks both evened up their series at one game apiece in the NBA playoffs.
    • Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with a playoff career-high 29 points, along with 10 rebounds.
    • Evan Mobley set playoff career highs in points (21), assists (5), and rebounds (10).
    • Isaac Okoro and Darius Garland also had playoff career highs in points for the Cavaliers.
    • The Thunder defense struggled, allowing the Mavericks to score 119 points and hit 18 3-pointers.
    • It was the Cavaliers’ first road playoff win since Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference finals against Boston.
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    • The Cavs had been outscored by an average of 25.4 points per game in their first eight playoff games before Game 2.
    • Caris LeVert had two of his three career high-scoring games against the Celtics, with a total of 92 points.
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    • The Cavs had looked unlikely to win a playoff game on the road before Game 2.
    • Donovan Mitchell scored all of his team-high 29 points in the third and fourth quarters.
    • Evan Mobley scored five consecutive baskets during a Cavs run in the fourth quarter of Game 1, giving him confidence for Game 2.
    • The Celtics had struggled against both Miami and Cleveland in the playoffs, getting outrebounded and outscored at the rim and from distance.
    • LeVert was essential to Cleveland’s bench output in Game 2 with 21 points in 27 minutes, mostly without making any threes.
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