Five Takeaways As Jrue Holiday Steals The Show In Game 3

Celtics steamroll Cavaliers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semifinals

Five takeaways as Jrue Holiday steals the show in Game 3

Boston passes its toughest test yet

The Boston Celtics got off to a flying start in the Eastern Conference semifinals, dismantling the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 at TD Garden on Monday night.

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 29 points on 9-of-18 shooting, while Jaylen Brown added 23 points and Robert Williams III chipped in with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Celtics' defense was also impressive, holding the Cavaliers to just 37.1% shooting from the field, including 26.7% from three-point range.

Here are five takeaways from the Celtics' Game 1 victory:

1. The Celtics' defense was dominant, holding the Cavaliers to just 37.1% shooting from the field.
2. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were both efficient scorers, combining for 52 points on 18-of-36 shooting.
3. Robert Williams III was a force on the boards, grabbing 10 rebounds to go along with his 16 points.
4. The Celtics' bench outscored the Cavaliers' bench 34-16.
5. The Celtics are now 1-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals and will look to take a 2-0 lead when they host the Cavaliers in Game 2 on Wednesday night.