Celtics Crush Cavs 120-95 in Game 1

Brown, White Shine as Celtics Take Control

The Boston Celtics continued their dominance in the NBA Playoffs on Monday night, dismantling the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Jaylen Brown led the charge for the Celtics, scoring 30 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Derrick White remained on fire from deep, hitting 6 of 11 three-pointers. The Celtics' offense was unstoppable, shooting 52.2% from the field and 40% from three-point range.

Cavaliers Struggle to Keep Up

The Cavaliers were outmatched from the start, as the Celtics jumped out to a 12-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Cleveland struggled to contain Brown and White, who combined for 53 points on 21-of-35 shooting. The Cavaliers also made just 6 of 30 three-point attempts, a dismal 20% clip.

Conclusion

The Celtics' victory in Game 1 sends a strong message that they are not to be taken lightly in the playoffs. With Brown and White playing at such a high level, the Celtics look like a team capable of making a deep run in the postseason. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, will need to make some major adjustments if they want to avoid falling behind 0-2 in the series. Game 2 is set for Wednesday night in Cleveland.