NBA Playoffs

Well, the Celtics shut down LeBron James to win. LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch or at virtually any other time. The Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victor 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.