Cavaliers Defeat Celtics in Game 7

May 27, 2018

Final Score: Cavaliers 87-79 Celtics

In a thrilling Game 7 showdown, the Cleveland Cavaliers emerged victorious over the Boston Celtics with a final score of 87-79. The Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, fought back from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter to secure their third NBA Championship title in four years.

James led the Cavaliers with 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Kyrie Irving added 26 points. For the Celtics, Gordon Hayward led all scorers with 37 points, and Jaylen Brown added 18. The Celtics took an early lead in the game, but the Cavaliers rallied in the second half, outscoring the Celtics 51-37 in the third and fourth quarters.

The Cavaliers' victory marks their first championship since 2016, and their third in franchise history. The Celtics, meanwhile, fall to 0-2 in NBA Finals appearances since 2008.