Jayson Tatum's 33 Points Lead Celtics to Game 4 Victory
Celtics Hold Cavaliers to 42.2% Shooting in Second Half
Cleveland's Undermanned Roster Proves Challenging but Not Insurmountable
**CLEVELAND, Ohio** - Jayson Tatum put on a show for LeBron James on Monday night, scoring 33 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-102 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Celtics took control of the game in the second half, holding the Cavaliers to just 42.2% shooting from the field. Cleveland also struggled from three-point range, making just 17.4% of their attempts. "We just wanted to make it tough on them," said Tatum. "We knew they were going to be tired, so we wanted to make them work for every shot." The Cavaliers were without several key players, including Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley. Despite the injuries, Cleveland managed to stay in the game for most of the night. "I'm proud of the way our guys fought," said Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff. "We're undermanned, but we're not going to give up." The Celtics now lead the series 3-1, and they will have a chance to close it out in Game 5 on Wednesday night in Boston. "We're not going to take anything for granted," said Celtics coach Ime Udoka. "We know Cleveland is a tough team, and we're going to have to play our best to win." Here are some highlights from the game: * Tatum scored 33 points on 12-of-24 shooting. * Jaylen Brown added 22 points for the Celtics. * Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 27 points. * Cleveland shot just 42.2% from the field and 17.4% from three-point range. * The Celtics led by as many as 19 points in the second half.
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