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Celtics Frustrate James in Game One  

Posted May 6, 08 10:28 PM CDT in Sports    Most Covered

(newser) – LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch—or at virtually any other time—and the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kevin Garnett scored 28 points to make up for an off night for the rest of Boston's Big Three.

James was held to 12 points on 2-for-18 shooting. He missed three drives and a 3-pointer in the final minute. Game 2 is Thursday night in Boston. James scored Cleveland's first basket and then missed his next 10 shots before driving for a layup that cut Boston's lead to 66-65 with 5:34 left.

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Celtics Frustrate James in Game One
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) raises his arms after a basket as Cleveland Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas heads to the other end of the court.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Celtics Frustrate James in Game One
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) pumps his fist as he walks up court near Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James.   (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Celtics Frustrate James in Game One
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James argues with a referee after being called for traveling during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Celtics Frustrate James in Game One
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James wipes his face during the first half of Game 1.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
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