Cavs get early edge in series

THE Cleveland Cavaliers continued their 100 per cent record in this season’s NBA playoffs with a seriesopening win over the Boston Celtics.

The Cavs have been inactive for the best part of a fortnight as they waited for the Celtics to finish their Eastern Conference semi-final with Washington but they showed no signs of rustiness in a 117-104 success.

LeBron James top scored with 38 points, with Kevin Love contributing 32 as the defence of their 2016 win is looking ominously strong.