Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Game 4: What We Learned

May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) reacts after making a three-point basket at the end of the third quarter against the Boston Celtics in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 23, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) pleads for a call during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 16 point deficit to pull out a 112-99 win against the Boston Celtics in Game 4.

The Cavs have a 3-1 series lead and will look to secure their third straight trip to the Finals with a win Thursday night in Boston.

LeBron James didn’t have it going early. As a result, the Celtics were able to get out to a 16 point lead. James picked up his fourth foul halfway through the second quarter and was forced to sit the remainder of the half. Kyrie Irving stepped up when they desperately needed scoring. He put up 33 of his playoff career high 42 points in the ensuing 19 minutes.

LeBron had a nice bounce back with 24 second half points. He finished with 34 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Avery Bradely led the scoring for Boston with 19 points. Marcus Smart came back to earth in Game 4. He put up just 8 points on 1 of 5 shooting from deep after shooting 7 of 10 from 3 in the previous contest.

Here’s what we learned from Game 4.