Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
NBA PLAYOFFS EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Cavaliers 117, Celtics 104
Cleveland forward LeBron James (center) splits Boston defenders Amir Johnson (left) and Jae Crowder during the first quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. The Cavaliers never trailed and led by as many as 28 points in the third quarter before coasting to victory. James finished with 38 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Cleveland, which matched Golden State with a 10-0 start in this year’s playoffs. Kevin Love added 32 points for the Cavaliers.