Donovan Mitchell Shines, but Cavaliers Fall to Celtics in Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers faced a tough loss in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics, with Donovan Mitchell putting up an impressive 33 points despite a tough night for the team. Mitchell, who appeared to aggravate a left knee injury in the fourth quarter, was unable to lead the Cavs to victory as the Celtics took a 2-1 series lead.

Despite Mitchell’s standout performance, the Cavs struggled to keep up with the Celtics, particularly in the third quarter when Boston went on a 14-0 run to open up a commanding lead. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points for the Celtics, while Mitchell was the only Cleveland player able to consistently score from beyond the arc.

The Cavs’ inability to contain Tatum and Brown proved to be their downfall, as the Celtics duo hit key shots down the stretch to secure the win. Cleveland’s smaller lineup in the second half, featuring the return of Dean Wade after a two-month absence, showed promise for future games.

With Game 4 looming just 48 hours away, the Cavs will need to regroup and make adjustments to even the series against a formidable Celtics team. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting Eastern Conference matchup.