We've got the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Results according to NBA 2K24 to see who the game predicts will win this matchup. The Cavaliers head to Boston after winning a tight seven game series against Orlando. Meanwhile, the Celtics are coming off a quick 4-1 series against an injury plagued Miami Heat squad. Whoever wins tonight doesn't win the series, but at least sets the tone for future games. So, who does 2K24 have winning this one?
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Conference Semi Finals Game 1 Results According to NBA 2K24
According to our NBA 2K24 simulation, the Boston Celtics will come back and defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 121-119. Despite starting the game strong with an 11-0 lead, the Cavaliers ultimately crumbled in the second half and choked a big lead to the Celtics. Boston, meanwhile, fired off on all cylinders, scoring 69 points in the second half en route to victory.
| TEAM | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | FINAL |
| CLE | 38 | 28 | 20 | 33 | 119 |
| BOS | 25 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 121 |
Like we said, the Cavaliers dominated the game early, taking an 11-0 lead in the first two minutes. That dominant play continued well into the second quarter, where Cleveland gained a 38-25 lead. Boston's offense played fine, but their defense could not contain Donovan Mitchell, who played lights out ball throughout the whole contest.
Suddenly, things changed up in the second half. Cleveland's 14 point lead diminished to just two by the end of the third. Out of nowhere, it was a game again. Boston's defense finally managed to stop the Cavalier's offense, at least long enough for them to make it close. The Celtics' third quarter performance negated their rough start to the game.
In terms of player performances, Jayson Tatum definitely won the game ball after putting up 49 points and 12 rebounds. Furthermore, his star teammate Jaylen Brown also put up great numbers, scoring 37 points, 6 assists, and a steal. Together, both players helped the Celtics mount a comeback that saw them down almost 20 points during this contest. Celtics fans are hoping these two can replicate these numbers in future matchups as they hope to reach the Finals.
As for the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell was alone in helping his team maintain their lead. However, he showed why he's the best player on the team, scoring 51 points in 40 minutes of regulation. However, his efforts weren't enough to help Cleveland come out victorious. The next highest scoring player was Evan Mobley, who put up an abysmal 12 points. They'll need to make some serious adjustments before heading into Game 2.
Additionally, check out some of the game stats:
| Cavaliers | STAT | Celtics |
| 44/89 (49%) | Field Goals | 44/80 (55%) |
| 21/51 (41%) | Three Pointers | 21/39 (54%) |
| 10/11 (91%) | Free Throws | 12/15 (80%) |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 3 |
| 36 | Defensive Rebounds | 38 |
| 1 | Blocks | 2 |
| 1 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 (6) | Turnovers (Points Off) | 3 (4) |
| 9 | Team Fouls | 6 |
| 19 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
| 25:22 | Time of Possession | 22:37 |
The Cavaliers lose an extremely important game, and in horrible fashion, too. We know the Celtics are amazing, but you don't just lead by 19 at one point in the Conference Semis and choke like that. Now Cleveland needs to win Game 2 in Boston in hopes to make up for this performance. We'll see if they can rebound on Thursday. A tough road to rebounding starts now.
As for the Celtics, a hard-fought comeback victory boosts both team and fan morale. Now, it seems like the tables have turned and Boston is ready to make quick work of this series. If the team can quickly sweep the Cavs, it should reduce player fatigue and injury before the Conference Finals. However, they still need to win three more games. However, we feel that the Celtics have a good shot of advancing.
In terms of accuracy, we felt this simulation provided both a realistic and entertaining game. Although the Celtics converted a lot of their 3PT Conversions, it's not inconceivable, given their final stat line. However, we're always looking for ways to improve game results by adjusting CPU sliders and shot conversion success rates. However, the only thing we can't change is rosters, as creating custom rosters to account for injuries only causes our games to crash. Therefore, we'll look into ways to lessen this issue.
Overall, that wraps up our Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 1 Results according to NBA 2K24. However, if you want more NBA 2K content, try redeeming the latest locker codes. Furthermore, Season 6 offers tons of rewards for both MyTEAM and MyCAREER players. Lastly, always keep an eye out for the latest episodes of 2KTV for free VC and maybe more.
We'll see you next time for Game 2!
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