Cavaliers Bounce Back in Game 2 After Celtics Injury Blow
Injury Woes Plague Celtics as Cavaliers Tie Series
Allen Out for Game 2, Celtics Face Uphill Battle
The Cleveland Cavaliers roared back in Game 2 of the East semifinals against the Boston Celtics, evening the series 1-1 as injuries continue to cast a shadow over Boston's title hopes.
In Game 1, the Celtics dominated the Cavaliers 120-95, but the tables turned in Game 2 as Cleveland's defense suffocated Boston, holding them to just 95 points. The absence of center Jarrett Allen, who suffered a calf injury in Game 1, was a major factor in the Celtics' struggles.
Boston, the top seed in the Eastern Conference, entered the series as heavy favorites, but the injury to Allen has thrown a wrench in their plans. Allen is a key piece of the Celtics' defense, and his absence left a gaping hole in the middle.
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