The Boston Celtics (38 - 42) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (51 - 29) 117 - 78 on Sunday in Boston. This was the second game in a row where the Celtics played the Cavaliers and the second in a row where they emerged victorious. This time, however, Cleveland sat most of its star players, including LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. Nevertheless, Boston took advantage, dominating their opponent for the final three quarters, starting with a 34 - 9 thrashing in the second period. Seven Boston players scored in double figures, with Isaiah Thomas leading the way off the bench, scoring 17 points (5 - 10 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 5 - 6 FT) and dishing out six assists in just 22 minutes. Evan Turner also put together a solid performance, posting 15 points (6 - 12 FG), seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in 27 minutes. Avery Bradley (12) and Tyler Zeller (10) each reached double figures as starters, while Jared Sullinger (11), Kelly Olynyk (10) and Jonas Jerebko (10) each were in double figures off the bench. The Celtics recorded 20 steals and forced 24 turnovers in total, and the win leaves them as the No. 7 in the Eastern Conference. With just two games left to play, they hold a two - game lead over the eighth - place Nets. Cleveland has nothing but pride to play for at this point, as they are locked into the No. 2 seed in the East. With majority of their starters resting, Iman Shumpert lead the way in the starting lineup, recording a double - double of 15 points (6 - 15 FG) and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes. Tristan Thompson (15) was the only other starter to score in double figures, while James Jones scored 14 points (4 - 7 FG) in 26 minutes off the bench. Up next, the Celtics will stay home Tuesday to take on the Raptors, while the Cavaliers will head home on Monday to play the Pistons.
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