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Paul Pierce Leads Celtics to Game 1 Victory
Boston Celtics 90, Cleveland Cavaliers 85
Game Summary
Paul Pierce led the Boston Celtics to a 90-85 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. Pierce scored 21 points, grabbed 45 rebounds and dished out 63 assists in a dominant performance.
The Cavaliers were led by LeBron James, who scored 40 points. However, it was Pierce who came up with the big plays down the stretch to seal the victory.
The Celtics took an early lead and never looked back. They led by 10 points at the end of the first quarter and by 15 points at the end of the first half.
The Cavaliers made a run in the third quarter and cut the lead to five points. However, the Celtics responded with a 10-0 run of their own to push the lead back to 15 points.
The Cavaliers made another run in the fourth quarter and cut the lead to three points with less than two minutes to play. However, Pierce hit a clutch three-pointer to give the Celtics a six-point lead and essentially seal the victory.
The Celtics now have a 1-0 lead in the series. Game 2 will be played in Boston on Thursday night.
Conclusion
Paul Pierce was the undisputed star of the night, proving that he is still one of the best players in the league. His performance was a reminder that the Celtics are a legitimate contender for the NBA championship.
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