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WEB Game Summary: Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Boston Celtics 87-79 in 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals

Thrilling Finish Leads Cavaliers to Victory

Game Recap

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a hard-fought 87-79 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals on May 27, 2018. The game was tightly contested throughout, with the Cavaliers eventually pulling away in the final minutes.

LeBron James led the way for the Cavaliers with 35 points, including a crucial 10 points in the fourth quarter. Kevin Love contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds, while J.R. Smith added 14 points. For the Celtics, Jason Tatum had a team-high 24 points, followed by Al Horford with 17 points and 9 rebounds.

The game remained close until the final two minutes, when the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run to seal the victory. The run was capped off by a three-pointer from James with just 1:08 remaining. The Celtics were unable to recover, and the Cavaliers advanced to their fourth straight NBA Finals.

James Advances to Eighth Consecutive Finals

James' performance in Game 7 was a testament to his greatness. The 33-year-old superstar played all 48 minutes and carried the Cavaliers on his back. He was efficient from the field, shooting 12-of-25, and also contributed 9 assists and 8 rebounds.

With the victory, James advances to his eighth consecutive NBA Finals. He is now just one win away from tying the all-time record for NBA championships, held by Bill Russell.

Cavaliers Move on to NBA Finals

The Cavaliers will next face the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2018, in Oakland, California.

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