Jayson Tatum falls one assist short of a triple-double as Boston wins its second-round series in five games, capped by a 113-98 victory.

Boston won a close game for the first time this postseason against the short-handed Cavaliers.

The Celtics win a second straight game in Cleveland to take control of the series with the chance to close it out on Wednesday in Boston.

Jrue Holiday was more aggressive offensively in Boston’s Game 3 win, hoping to wear down Cleveland’s best offensive weapon.

Jayson Tatum finishes with 33 points and 13 rebounds, Jaylen Brown scores 28 points on 13-for-17 shooting, and Boston regains the series lead.

Commentary: Boston’s first-round loss to Miami seemed liked an outlier, but Thursday’s beatdown by the Cavaliers is a cause for concern.

Donovan Mitchell scores 23 of his 29 points in the second half, and Cleveland dominates the final two quarters in a shockingly one-sided 118-94 victory.

Derrick White adds 25 points as the Celtics make 18 3-pointers to cruise in the opening game of the second round.

‘Ain’t no friends in the playoffs,’ says Boston’s Jaylen Brown, as the Celtics prepare for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.