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Cavs Historically Annihilate Celtics In Game 2 130-86

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LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving combined for 74 points; the Celtics as a team scored 86. The Caviliers have never trailed in the Eastern Conference Finals and won Friday night by 44 points.

After the first half Cleveland led Boston 72-31, the 41-point halftime lead being the biggest lead at the half in NBA playoff history. At the conclusion of the game, the Cavs broke their franchise record for total points in a playoff game; and they’d won their 13th straight playoff game, which tied a league record.

For the 8th consecutive playoff game, LeBron scored 30 or more points – tying Michael Jordan for the third-longest streak in NBA postseason history. Next on the list are: Bob McAdoo and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at nine, and Elgin Baylor with 11.

Isaiah Thomas didn’t make good on a single field goal attempt, and left the game early after playing just 18 minutes due to a right hip injury with two points and six assists in the disappointing loss. The only bright spot for the Celtics was rookie Jaylen Brown, who scored a team-high 19 points to go with four rebounds and two steals.

LeBron finished the night with 30 points, seven assists, four rebounds, four steals, and three blocks on 12-18 shooting and 4-6 from deep. While filling up the stat sheet on both ends of the floor, LeBron passed Jordan for 2nd on the all-time playoffs steals list with his 377th steal of his career. Scottie Pippen sits at the top of the list with 395; but if LeBron’s impressive play throughout his career (and especially as of late) is a sign of things to come, that record may not stand for much longer.

With the series going back to Cleveland, it seems a foregone conclusion that LeBron and the Cavs are just two games away from their third straight Finals appearance.

About Brandon Wentz

Mayor of the borough of Mt. Carbon, Pennsylvania. Disappointed fan of the Phoenix Suns. Humble narcissist. Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/thebighonch

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