Celtics fans trolled by NBA rivals after Cavaliers secure huge playoff win in Boston: ‘Most fraudulent fanbase ever’
- The Celtics dominated Game 1, 120-95, before the Cavaliers tied the series
- Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with his fifth straight game with more than 25 points
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Boston fans were harassed on social media for leaving early as the Celtics were eliminated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of their second-round series.
After Boston dominated Game 1 with a 120-95 win, the Cavaliers upset the Celtics with a 118-94 win to tie the series at 1-1.
With just over five minutes to go, fans on social media mocked the Bostonians for clearing the stands early. One user posted a clip of their departure, writing: ‘Celtics fans heading home with six minutes left in the fourth quarter. Boston Sports fans are the most fraudulent sports fan base ever.”
‘Is there a fire drill???’ another responded.
Additionally, a photo of a Celtics fan with a tattoo of the word “doubt” with the last three letters crossed out went viral as the Cavaliers cruised to a victory.
Celtics fans were mocked on social media for leaving Game 2 against the Cavaliers early
The Bostonians were left disappointed when their team was eliminated by Cleveland, 118-94
“Bro had Celtics -13.5 hands down,” one user joked about the fan.
Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points with seven rebounds and eight assists as Cleveland outscored its opponent in all but the second quarter.
Mitchell’s performance made him the only player, besides LeBron James, to score at least 25 points in five consecutive playoff games in a Cavaliers jersey.
All five of the Cavs’ starters saw double figures, with Evan Mobley tallying 21 points and ten boards. Darius Garland scored 14 points, while Max Strus and Isaac Okoro scored 12 each.
Additionally, Caris LeVert had a great performance off the bench, scoring 21 points in 27 minutes.
On the other end, Jayson Tatum led the Celtics’ losing effort with 25 points and seven rebounds. Although Jaylen Brown put up a respectable 19-point performance, he struggled in other areas, with four rebounds and an assist.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 29 points to tie the series at 1-1 in the second round
Celtics star Jrue Holiday struggled all game with four points, two rebounds and three assists
Derrick White and Al Horford barely reached double figures with 10 and 11 respectively, while Payton Pritchard scored 13 off the bench.
Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday had a noticeably bad night with four points, two rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes.
The Cavaliers will look to ride the momentum from this win as the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday and Game 4 on Monday.