Celtics Dominate Cavaliers in Game 1: Can Cleveland Turn the Series Around?

Despite a promising start with Donovan Mitchell’s three-pointer, the Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t maintain momentum and suffered a 120-95 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round series. Jaylen Brown’s 32-point performance led the Celtics, who dominated defensively and on the boards. Missing Jarrett Allen for the fourth consecutive playoff game, the Cavaliers struggled to compete inside. The reliance on Tristan Thompson and limited offensive output from Caris Levert further exposed their challenges. To reverse their fortunes, the Cavaliers may need Allen’s return to bolster their defense and adjust their lineup to counter the Celtics’ strengths.