The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 125-105 in an unexpected but dominant victory. Cleveland was 3-1 heading into the game and was widely considered a top two team in the Eastern Conference, but the Celtics took care of them handily.
The first quarter was a barn burner, with both teams scoring over 40 points and hitting tough shots. Donavan Mitchell and Sam Hauser was the duel of the first quarter, with Mitchell going 4/4 from three while Hauser went 5/6.
Cleveland hit 9 straight threes to end the quarter, and it appeared that the Celtics defensive struggles were going to continue, but in the second quarter the Celtics took control, winning the period 35-18.