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Donovan Mitchell and Jaylen Brown Lead the Way in NBA Playoff Matchup
Boston Celtics Dominate in Game 1
The Boston Celtics showed no signs of rust in their series opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, cruising to a 120-95 victory on Wednesday night. Jaylen Brown set the tone with a game-high 23 points, while Derrick White added 20 points and Donovan Mitchell came up with 19 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Celtics, who improved to 64-18 on the season.
Mitchell Shows His Worth
Mitchell, who was acquired by the Celtics in a blockbuster trade before the deadline, has quickly shown that he can be a key piece for the team's championship aspirations. The 26-year-old guard has been a consistent scorer and playmaker, and his ability to get to the rim and create for others has been a big boost for the Celtics' offense.
Brown Sets the Tone
Brown was also impressive in Game 1, scoring 13 of his 23 points in the first quarter. The 26-year-old forward has emerged as one of the best young players in the league, and he is a key part of the Celtics' success.
White Stays Hot
White has been a revelation for the Celtics since joining the team in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old guard has been a consistent scorer and playmaker, and he has been a key part of the Celtics' success in the playoffs.
Cavaliers Struggles
The Cavaliers, who are now 48-34 on the season, struggled in Game 1. Darius Garland led the way with 19 points, but the rest of the team shot just 39.5% from the field. The Cavaliers also turned the ball over 16 times.
Up Next
The Celtics will host the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the series on Friday night (7 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Cavaliers will need to play better if they want to avoid going down 0-2 in the series.
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