60 points for two. Jayson Tatum (33 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists) and Jaylen Brown (27 points and 8 rebounds) allowed Boston to dominate Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semi-final in Cleveland (109-102), overnight from Monday to Tuesday, and ensured they led 3 to 1. This is the 2nd consecutive match with 33 units for Tatum.
Dominant in rebounding (48 shots against 32), the Celtics, despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (touched calf), were also able to count on Jrue Holiday (16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists), while Al Horford (37 years old) entered the top 20 best blockers in NBA history thanks to a block in the evening.
Under the eyes of LeBron James, who was entitled to an ovation from the public, the Cavs, deprived of Donovan Mitchell (injured calf) and Jarrett Allen (ribs) showed a combative face until the end, at image of a complete Darius Garland (30 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds), well supported by Evan Mobley (19 points, 9 rebounds), Max Strus (15 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds) and Caris LaVert (19 points, 5 rebounds).
Boston will have the opportunity to wrap up the series on Wednesday, at home, and offer themselves a third consecutive conference final.
