The 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
A Recap of the Series
The 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals was a thrilling matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. The series went the distance, with the Celtics ultimately winning Game 7 in Cleveland. The Cavaliers were led by LeBron James, who averaged 34.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game in the series. Kevin Love also had a strong performance, averaging 17.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving, who averaged 24.7 points per game in the series. Al Horford also had a strong performance, averaging 16.9 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.
Game 7
Game 7 was a close contest throughout. The Celtics led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers fought back to tie the game with just over two minutes remaining. With the game tied, James had the ball in his hands with a chance to win the game. However, he was stripped by Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. Tatum then made a layup to give the Celtics a two-point lead. The Cavaliers had a chance to tie the game again, but Love missed a three-pointer with just seconds remaining. The Celtics held on to win the game 87-79 and advance to the NBA Finals.
Conclusion
The 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals was a memorable series that featured two of the best teams in the league. The Celtics ultimately prevailed, but the Cavaliers gave them a run for their money.
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