Cleveland Cavaliers rebound vs. Boston Celtics to even series 1-1 with blowout Game 2 win

BOSTON — The Cleveland Cavaliers had 48 hours to dissect the film from their 25-point blowout loss in Game 1, and they put it to good use. They dismantled the top-seeded Boston Celtics, 118-94, in Game 2 at the TD Garden on Thursday night.

The series is now tied 1-1 and heading back to Cleveland for Saturday night's Game 3.

The Celtics' offensive barrage overwhelmed the Cavs defense in Game 1, as Boston poured in 18 3-pointers and 120 points in a game that was over well before the final whistle was blown. That trend was reversed in Game 2, as the Celtics hit only eight of 35 3-point attempts.

Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and the Cavs were able to steal a game in Boston for their first road playoff win under J.B. Bickerstaff. It was also the first road game during these playoffs in which the Cavs reached 100 points.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Boston Celtics in Game 2 of NBA playoffs