Jayson Tatum scored 33 points as the Celtics beat the shorthanded Cavs 109-102 to take a 3-1 lead. The Cavs played without key players Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen. Despite a strong effort from Darius Garland, the Cavs couldn't overcome the Celtics, who were led by Tatum and Jaylen Brown. LeBron James watched the game from courtside, sparking speculation about his future.

The Boston Celtics are close to eliminating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East semifinals series, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday. The Cavs faced challenges due to injuries, but the Celtics showed no mercy as they played a strong game. Junior Holiday contributed 16 points for Boston, while Garland, Mobley, and LeVert put up a good fight for the Cavs.