After a miserable 3rd quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Boston Celtics 38-20 in the 4th for a stunning 122-121 victory Friday night. The Cavaliers overcame a 19-point deficit for their 3rd consecutive win. LeBron James had 10 of his 41 points in the 4th, while Kyrie Irving added 15 of his 27 in the final quarter.
After outscoring the Cavs 42-25 in the 3rd, Boston was held to just 20 4th-quarter points. James' free throw with 36 seconds left ended up being the game-winner. Rajon Rondo missed the potential game-winning shot at the buzzer, but did finish with 16 assists.
Kevin Love had a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds for Cleveland, who is now 4-3 on the season. Kelly Olynyk lead the way with a season-high 21 points for the Celtics. Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green added 19 points each for Boston, who fell to 3-5 on the young season.
Iriving began the 4th-quarter charge, scoring 13 of 15 Cavalier points after they trailed 103-84. That cut the deficit to 107-99 with 8:40 left. All of James 10 4th-quarter points came in the final 6 minutes.
Boston's dominant 3rd quarter broke a 59-59 tie at the half. They missed just 6 shots in the quarter.
Cleveland will return home tonight to host the Atlanta Hawks, who took down the Miami Heat Friday. The Celtics will host a talented Phoenix Suns team on Monday night.
After outscoring the Cavs 42-25 in the 3rd, Boston was held to just 20 4th-quarter points. James' free throw with 36 seconds left ended up being the game-winner. Rajon Rondo missed the potential game-winning shot at the buzzer, but did finish with 16 assists.
Kevin Love had a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds for Cleveland, who is now 4-3 on the season. Kelly Olynyk lead the way with a season-high 21 points for the Celtics. Jared Sullinger and Jeff Green added 19 points each for Boston, who fell to 3-5 on the young season.
Iriving began the 4th-quarter charge, scoring 13 of 15 Cavalier points after they trailed 103-84. That cut the deficit to 107-99 with 8:40 left. All of James 10 4th-quarter points came in the final 6 minutes.
Boston's dominant 3rd quarter broke a 59-59 tie at the half. They missed just 6 shots in the quarter.
Cleveland will return home tonight to host the Atlanta Hawks, who took down the Miami Heat Friday. The Celtics will host a talented Phoenix Suns team on Monday night.
