The Boston Celtics (0-1) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (1-0) for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. Here is how to watch the game online.
After getting son’d by LeBron James & Co. in Game 1, the Celtics will do everything they can to even up the series before heading to Cleveland. It was a humbling experience for Brad Stevens’ bunch, as the Cavaliers came into Boston and took control from the opening tip.
James used his limitless arsenal of skill and physical superiority, blowing by and going through would-be defenders on his way to a game-high 38 points. Kevin Love poured in 32 to go along with his game-leading 12 rebounds. Just as important, the Cleveland defense held Isaiah Thomas in check, keeping the King of the Fourth to 7-of-19 from the field.
Cleveland will keep rolling out their starting lineup that’s yet to lose a game in this year’s postseason. Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith, Love, and Tristan Thompson will continue to orbit around James in the starting five.
Boston isn’t expected to make any changes. Thomas, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, and Al Horford alongside nominal starter, Amir Johnson have been the starting lineup all year. However, Stevens should probably opt for Jaylen Brown’s constant activity or Kelly Olynyk’s size instead of the ineffective Johnson. We’ll see who Stevens decides to send out.