At least the Celtics never surrendered, and other Game 4 thoughts

Terry Rozier works on the Cavaliers George Hill during the first quarter.CLEVELAND – It’s a familiar part of the playoff process, especially for a young team, but familiarity doesn’t make it any less aggravating. Every tough loss leaves “if-only’’ laments for the loser that linger right up until the next game of a series tips off.

Sometimes that next game doesn’t come until the next season. In that sense, the Celtics are fairly fortunate following their 111-102 loss to LeBron James and other assorted lesser Cavaliers Tuesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Cavs have won two at home. The Celtics, as long ago as it may seem right now, after they required one game and…