Beijing time this morning, the 2020-21 NBA professional league regular season game between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers came as scheduled. In this battle, Celtics coach Brad Stevens sent Tristan Thompson, Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown to start Lineup, Jason Tatum continues to be absent due to injury. Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff sent Larry Nance Jr., Sadie Osman, Andre Drummond, Colin Sexton, and Ithaca Okoro to start the game. .
After the start of the game, Walker and Smart shot outside, Brown and Thompson attacked the inside, and the Celtics established a double-digit lead. The Cavaliers' offense was not smooth, the players frequently shot iron, Dotson scored from long shots, Brown, Smart, and Tays took turns to make three points. The Greens continued to take the initiative in the game. Seeing that the situation is not good, Drummond succeeded in a strong attack, Sexton even shot with penalties, trying to help the Cavaliers stabilize the situation. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led the Cavaliers 38-21.
Entering the second quarter, Drummond and Nance Jr. scored one after another. Osman's long-range shooter took off and fell, and the Cavaliers tried to chase points. But the Celtics' offensive firepower is still outstanding, Walker, Nasmith, Edwards hit three-pointers one after another, the Celtics lead by as much as 20 points. McGee jumped into the net. Allen and Sexton also gained offensively. Walker and Smart had full counterattacks. At the end of the first half, the Celtics led the Cavaliers 73 to 51.
Changed sides to fight again and entered the third quarter. Sexton made a shot from the outside and Osman made a long shot to the net. However, after the Celtics strengthened their defense, the Cavaliers' offensive efficiency dropped sharply. The game gradually entered Brown's performance moment, I saw him throwing in and out, and the difference between the two teams was getting bigger and bigger. Although Garland jumped into the frame, Dotson scored 2+1 and Prince scored a three-pointer, but Brown continuously fired from the outside and unstoppable. With his 20 points in a single quarter, Kay was at the end of the third quarter. The Celtics lead the Cavaliers 114 to 78.
Entering the final competition, Garland scored a killer free throw, Allen completed a dunk, Winston shot precision guidance, the Cavaliers still did not give up the belief in chasing points. But the difference between the two sides is too great,There was not much time left in the game, and the suspense of winning and losing gradually disappeared. In the end, the Celtics beat the Cavaliers 141 to 103, ending their three-game losing streak!
View the personal data of the main players on both sides: For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown has 33 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals; Walker 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals; Edwards 18 Points and 5 rebounds; Tice 17 points and 6 rebounds; Smart 12 points and 9 assists; Thompson 5 points and 12 rebounds; Naismith 11 points and 6 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Sexton had 13 points; Osman had 12 points; Drummond had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots; Allen had 12 points and 7 rebounds; Dotson had 12 points and 3 assists; Prince 9 points, 5 assists; Wendler 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
In an interview with reporters after the game, Celtic player Jaylen Brown said excitedly: "I look forward to taking on greater responsibilities, and I am grateful to have such a challenge!" Brad Stevens said when talking about Brown: "He has been working hard to improve his strength. He is a very active player. I think Brown combines skill and aggressiveness very well. , His scoring ability is so good, he will be a great highlight of our season!"
According to the schedule, at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning Beijing time, the Celtics will play against the Bulls at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning , The Cavaliers will challenge the defending champion Lakers, hoping to stay away from injuries, the players can play an ideal competitive state!
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