Lebron James Leads The Way With 30 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers Win Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

LeBron James Leads the Way with 30 Points

Love Adds 21 Points and 12 Rebounds

The Cleveland Cavaliers took an early lead in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 113-100 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Tuesday night. LeBron James led the way for the Cavs with 30 points, while Kevin Love added 21 points and 12 rebounds.

The Celtics were led by Isaiah Thomas, who had 22 points, and Avery Bradley, who added 19 points. However, the Cavs were able to control the game from the start, shooting 53.8 percent from the field to the Celtics' 41.1 percent.

The Cavs also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding the Celtics 50-35. Love was particularly active on the boards, grabbing 12 rebounds to go along with his 21 points.

With the win, the Cavs take a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played in Cleveland on Thursday night.

Conclusion

The Cavaliers' victory in Game 1 was a testament to the team's depth and experience. James was his usual dominant self, but he also got plenty of help from his teammates. Love was a force on the boards, and the Cavs' bench chipped in with 28 points. The Celtics will need to find a way to slow down James and the Cavs' offense in Game 2 if they want to even the series.