Celtics Dominate Cavs in Game 1, Brown and White Lead the Charge

Expert Recap and Analysis of the Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game

May 7, 2024 on ESPN

The Boston Celtics put on a dominant performance in the NBA Playoffs, crushing the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Jaylen Brown set the tone early, while Derrick White stayed hot from deep, as the Celtics took control of the game from the opening tip.

Brown led the Celtics with 28 points, while White added 25 points on 5-of-7 shooting from three-point range. Jayson Tatum chipped in with 21 points and 12 rebounds, as the Celtics improved to 9-2 in the playoffs this season.

The Cavaliers were led by Darius Garland, who finished with 21 points. However, Cleveland struggled to keep pace with the Celtics' offensive firepower, shooting just 38.2% from the field.