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Cleveland Cavaliers: What we learned vs. Boston Celtics Game 2

By Jackson Flickinger

BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after being hit in the face in the first half against the Boston Celtics 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)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts after being hit in the face in the first half against the Boston Celtics 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) /
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BOSTON, MA – MAY 13: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – MAY 13: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics is defended by LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

The Cleveland Cavaliers were punched in the face again as the Boston Celtics took Game 2 107-94. The Cavs will head back home facing a 0-2 deficit.

Coming out strong to start the game, the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped out to a 10-point lead early behind a 21 point first quarter from LeBron James. However, that all changed after James hurt his neck on a hard foul from Jayson Tatum. Boston outscored Cleveland 71-47 after that point.

James was fantastic throughout, despite the hard foul. He finished with a 42 point triple-double on 55.2% shooting. Kevin Love also had a strong game with 22 points and 15 boards.

But, they didn’t get any help outside of that.

Excluding garbage time, the rest of the Cavaliers added just 27 points on 11 of 31 shooting.

Boston forced the action and was by far the most aggressive team. Their hustle and physicality wore down the Cavs in the second half and is the largest reason why this game ended the way it did. The Cavs need to find a way to respond or this could be a short series.

Here’s what we learned from the loss.