We weren't confident the streak would end in Boston, but the Cavaliers did play better than expected.
The Cavaliers did however, set a new franchise record, losing 28 out of their last 29 games and have now lost 18 in a row thanks to the Celtics. We've also lost 22 games in a row on the road.
It was the first time back in Boston since the Cavaliers lost to the Celtics in the semifinals, which was the second time in three years the Cavaliers lost to Boston in the postseason. The game marked the last time LeBron James would play in a Cleveland uniform before signing with Miami in the summer of 2010.
Boston beat Cleveland 112 to 95 in a night where Cleveland gave a decent effort. J.J. Hickson ended with 12 points and an impressive 17 rebounds. Ramon Sessions continued his strong play with 14 points and 7 assists.
Cleveland came out hot in the first quarter hitting shot after shot, at one point shooting 58 percent in the quarter.
The red-hot Antawn Jamison, who has been averaging just over 23 a game in January, had 12 points and shot 5-14 from the field. Christian Eyenga continued his strong play as well, showing the Cavaliers what he could become. He continued to knock down shots and showed great athleticism, finishing with 15 points.
However, all that noise the Cavaliers were making seemed to change once Celtics fans witnessed the long awaited return of Kendrick Perkins. Entering the game mid-way through the first, the crowd gave him a standing ovation and Paul Pierce took over from there, ending with 24 first half points.
Boston pulled away from the Cavaliers in the second quarter, outscoring the Cavs 33-19.
The Cavaliers are continuing to give their young players minutes and they are developing. Manny Harris scored 14, Samardo Samuels had a career best 10 points and Joey Graham chipped in with 10 points as well.
The Cavaliers play against Denver on Friday, and will try to snap an 18 game losing streak.
Key Notes: Cleveland radio announcer Joe Tait was released from the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday afternoon and transferred to a rehabilitation center after undergoing successful heart surgery recently.
The Cavaliers did however, set a new franchise record, losing 28 out of their last 29 games and have now lost 18 in a row thanks to the Celtics. We've also lost 22 games in a row on the road.It was the first time back in Boston since the Cavaliers lost to the Celtics in the semifinals, which was the second time in three years the Cavaliers lost to Boston in the postseason. The game marked the last time LeBron James would play in a Cleveland uniform before signing with Miami in the summer of 2010.
Boston beat Cleveland 112 to 95 in a night where Cleveland gave a decent effort. J.J. Hickson ended with 12 points and an impressive 17 rebounds. Ramon Sessions continued his strong play with 14 points and 7 assists.
Cleveland came out hot in the first quarter hitting shot after shot, at one point shooting 58 percent in the quarter.
The red-hot Antawn Jamison, who has been averaging just over 23 a game in January, had 12 points and shot 5-14 from the field. Christian Eyenga continued his strong play as well, showing the Cavaliers what he could become. He continued to knock down shots and showed great athleticism, finishing with 15 points.However, all that noise the Cavaliers were making seemed to change once Celtics fans witnessed the long awaited return of Kendrick Perkins. Entering the game mid-way through the first, the crowd gave him a standing ovation and Paul Pierce took over from there, ending with 24 first half points.
Boston pulled away from the Cavaliers in the second quarter, outscoring the Cavs 33-19.
The Cavaliers are continuing to give their young players minutes and they are developing. Manny Harris scored 14, Samardo Samuels had a career best 10 points and Joey Graham chipped in with 10 points as well.
The Cavaliers play against Denver on Friday, and will try to snap an 18 game losing streak.
Key Notes: Cleveland radio announcer Joe Tait was released from the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday afternoon and transferred to a rehabilitation center after undergoing successful heart surgery recently.
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