How the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics in multiple ways

How the Cavs Beat Boston in Multiple Ways

May 19, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) blocks the shot of Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first quarter in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Cleveland Cavaliers hold a commanding 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in this year’s Eastern Conference Finals. They’ve been able to dominate Boston in several facets of the game.

If you were to simply look at the scores for the first two games of this year’s Eastern Conference Finals, it’s easy to see that the Cavaliers are dominating the Celtics and that even the word dominating may be an understatement.

They’ve won both games by a combined 57 points, the most in NBA history.

The Cavaliers' +57 point margin through Games 1 and 2 is the largest in the history of the Conference Finals or NBA Finals. #statnightcap
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 20, 2017

During the broadcast of Game 2, color commentators pointed out that the Cavs have yet to trail at any point so far in the series.

How has this level of dominance been possible?

It’s because the Cavaliers have been able to adapt to the necessary strategy to beat their opponents several times in this postseason.

This series is no different.