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Lebron James had his fifth 40-plus point game in the play-offs but it was not enough for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they lost 107-94 to the Boston Celtics in game two of the Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics restricted Cleveland to just 39 points in the second half after the visitors scored 55 in the opening two quarters. The Cavs held a ninepoint lead early in the third, but the Celtics inched back and only turned over the ball once in the last 22 minutes of play. James notched a tripledouble with 42 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. NBA PLAY-OFFS Eastern Conference Final: Boston Celtics 107 Cleveland Cavaliers 94 (Boston lead series 2-0).