By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The three-point woes were costly for the Cavaliers in the first two-games but game 3 was a different story as the home side connected on 17-of-34 three-pointers in a 116-86 win.
The Cavs jumped on the Celtics early, and led by 20 (61-41) at the half and left no doubt in this one.
LeBron James was sensational hitting 8-of-12 shots (3-3 3’s) adding 5 rebounds, 12 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks while all Cavs starters scored in double figures.
Turkish rookie, Cedi Osman scored 3 points adding an assist and a steal in 6 minutes.
Croatian center, Ante Zizic scored 2 points to go along with 2 boards in 4 minutes of action.
Spanish vet, Jose Calderon didn’t score in 2 minutes for the winning side.
Rookie standout, Jason Tatum scored 18 points to lead all scorers for Boston.
French rookie, Gouerschon Yabusele snatched 4 rebounds adding one point for the losing side.
The Cavs will try to even the series on Monday before going back to Boston.