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Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Cleveland. - photo by AP Photo/David Dermer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Game 6, if necessary, would be back at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday.