Cavaliers Emerge Victorious With 102 99 Final Score

NBA GAME RECAP: Cavs Defeat Celtics in Exciting Eastern Conference Finals Matchup

Cavaliers Emerge Victorious with 102-99 Final Score

Intense Battle Sees Cleveland Take Early Lead, Hold on for Narrow Win

In a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers emerged victorious with a 102-99 final score over the Boston Celtics on October 17, 2017, at the TD Garden in Boston.

The Cavs started the game with an early lead and maintained a consistent advantage throughout the first half. However, the Celtics fought back in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to just two points at the end of the period.

The fourth quarter was a tense affair, with both teams trading baskets. With less than a minute remaining, the Celtics had a chance to tie the game, but Kyrie Irving missed a potential game-tying three-pointer. LeBron James then secured the win for the Cavs with a pair of free throws.

James led the way for the Cavs with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Kevin Love added 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Irving contributed 21 points.

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum led the scoring with 22 points. Al Horford added 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Irving scored 19 points despite his late-game miss.

This victory gives the Cavs a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 4 of the series will be played in Boston on October 19, 2017.

The Cavaliers' ability to weather the Celtics' comeback attempt and hold on for a narrow win is a testament to their experience and championship pedigree. As the series continues, all eyes will be on LeBron James and the Cavs to see if they can close out the series and advance to the NBA Finals.