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Bradley’s Bomb Sends Cavs to Second Straight Loss Author: Joe Gabriele Publication: Cavs.com
Wrap-Up — it’s a good thing the Cavaliers have another game scheduled for Saturday night at The Q. Because the final four minutes of Friday’s 104-103 loss is not something they want to be dwelling on for days.
In a thriller that pitted last year’s First Round playoff combatants, both teams went through just about every emotion possible in the final third of the final period.
After overcoming a 15-point first quarter lead – and trailing by 10 to start the fourth – the Celtics proceeded to tie the score early in the period and pushed their lead to seven, 90-83, with just over four minutes to play in regulation. But back-to-back three-pointers by Iman Shumpert and J.R. Smith and a pair of free throws from LeBron James gave Cleeland the lead back with 2:17 to play. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers collapse in final seconds, Avery Bradley’s game-winning trey seals Boston’s 104-103 stunner Author: Chris Haynes Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley knocked down a game-winning corner 3-pointer over Iman Shumpert to steal a victory from the Cleveland Cavaliers, winning 104-103 Friday night at The Q.
After overcoming a seven-point deficit with five minutes left with LeBron James putting together a 13-point fourth quarter, the Cavaliers bumbled away a four-point lead with seven seconds left. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
Celtics 104, Cavaliers 103: Avery Bradley’s 3-pointer at buzzer gives Celtics stunning victory Author: Jason Lloyd Publication: Akron Beacon Journal
CLEVELAND: Avery Bradley’s 3-pointer from the corner gave the Boston Celtics a stunning 104-103 victory Friday night when they rallied from five points behind in the final 20 seconds.
The Cavs seemed to have the victory sealed when J.R. Smith grabbed an offensive rebound off LeBron James’ missed 3-pointer with 22 seconds left. Kyrie Irving made two free throws to give the Cavs a 101-96 lead, but Smith fouled Evan Turner on a drive to the basket with four seconds left. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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