Game Summary
The Cavaliers will look to take a 2-0 lead in the First Round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs when they face the Boston Celtics in Game 2 at The Q. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Cleveland defeated the Celtics, 113-100, at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday afternoon to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round matchup. Dating back to January 19th of the 2014-15 regular season, the Cavs have won 21 of their last 22 games at The Q, which includes 16 of them by a margin of victory of at least 10 points.
In his first career playoff appearance, Kyrie Irving registered a game-high 30 points on 11-21 (.524) shooting from the field, including 5-9 (.556) from three-point range, in 41 minutes of play. He became the first player in NBA history to record 30 points and five three-pointers in a postseason debut. Irving’s 30 points are the 2nd-most points scored by a Cavalier in their playoff debut (LeBron James 32, 4/22/2006 vs. WAS).
Kevin Love also had a solid playoff debut after notching a double-double with 19 points, a game-high 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 33 minutes of the Game 1 win over Boston. Love is the first Cavs player to tally at least 19 points and 12 rebounds in their playoff debut, as well as the first Cavs player to post a double-double in his first postseason game since LeBron James in 2006.
In Sunday’s win, LeBron James had a strong all-around game with 20 points, a team-high seven assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block in 42 minutes of action.
In Game 1, Boston had six players record double figures in scoring led by Isaiah Thomas' 22 points. Thomas also led the Celtics with 10 assists.
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Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by Cleveland Clinic
Status Update: Anderson Varejao, (Left Achilles Tendon Rupture, Out)
Celtics: PG - Marcus Smart, SG - Avery Bradley, SF - Evan Turner PF - Brandon Bass, C - Tyler Zeller
Status Update: (Celtics) - None to Report
Head-to-Head Matchup
In Sunday’s Game 1 victory, Cleveland put up 113 points and shot 13-31 (.419) from beyond the arc. Including the 2014-15 regular season and this year’s playoffs, Cleveland has yet to lose at The Q when scoring at least 100 points (24-0) or shooting .400 or better from behind the arc (19-0). Overall, the Cavs have won 29 of their last 30 contests when reaching the century mark in scoring and hold a 43-5 mark when scoring at least 100 points since the beginning of the season.
The Cavs are 11-5 all-time at home against Boston in the postseason.
The Wine and Gold trail the all-time series against the Celtics 74-122 (51-48 Home, 23-73 Road).
Where to Catch the Action
TV: FOX Sports Ohio, TNT, Radio: WTAM 1100, 87.7 FM La Mega
Be sure to tune into #CavsLive pregame show on FOX Sports Ohio starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Programming Note: Tonight, FOX Sports Ohio is carrying the Cavaliers-Celtics playoff game as well as the Reds-Brewers game. More Info | View Conflict Schedule
On Deck
After tonight's game, the Wine and Gold will head to Boston for Game 3 on Thursday at the TD Garden. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET. View Series Schedule