Celtics Grab 20 Series Lead

Steve Bell

am800-sports-basketball-nba-cleveland-boston-celtics-lebron-james-1.3822729 BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 15, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Jayson Tatum of the Celtics dribbles against Tristan Thompson of the Cavaliers during Game Two of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals May 15, 2018 in Boston. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images))

Boston overcomes a 42 point night from LeBron James to beat the Cavs

Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and the Celtics withstood a 42-point night by LeBron James to beat the Cavaliers 107-94 and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Terry Rozier added 18 points, while Al Horford finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Boston improved to 8-0 this post-season at TD Garden. The Celtics have never blown a 2-0 series lead in the playoffs.

James added 12 assists and 10 rebounds. He scored 21 of Cleveland's 27 points in the first quarter , tying his playoff career high for points in a period.

His 42 points marked his fifth 40-point game of this post-season.