Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics 4/23/15 full game replay

Since the All-Star Break, the Boston Celtics had the second best record in the Eastern Conference heading into the playoffs. Boston’s 20-11 mark after the break, was bested only by Cleveland’s 20-7 record.

The Celtics have been competitive in both games of the series and with a little better execution at home could pull off the upset. Boston is very well coached by second year head coach Brad Stevens, and should be a team to contend with over the next few years. In Game Two, Isaiah Thomas came off the bench to score a team high 22 points in a losing effort. The Celtics were out-rebounded 47-39 on the night and will have to be tougher on the boards at home to emerge victorious in Game Three.

 The Eastern Conference first round playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers will shift to the TD Garden on Thursday night. The Cavaliers entered the postseason and the odds on favorite to win the NBA Championship this June.

Cleveland took care of business in the first two games of this series, but will have to defend at a higher level if they want to be crowned champions in June. In Game Two, Lebron James scored 15 of his game high 30 points in a 99-91 home win over the Celtics. In his second playoff appearance of his career, Kyrie Irving contributed 26 points on 8 for 18 shooting from the floor. Cleveland must cut down on their 18 turnovers if they hope to win on the road.

 Playoffs 1st Round Game 3 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics at the TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts.. Cleveland Cavaliers lead series (3-0). Game 4 played on Mon, April 27.