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Tyronn Lue Says Celtics Are 'Gooning the Game Up' After Game 2 Loss

Rob GoldbergMay 15, 2018

The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and head coach Tyronn Lue believes it's because the Boston Celtics have been more physical.

"They're gooning the game up," Lue said of the Celtics after his team's Game 2 loss, per Brian Robb of Boston Sports Journal.

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After winning 108-83 in Game 1, Boston came from behind to earn a 107-94 win in Game 2 on Tuesday. The matchup featured plenty of physicality, with two sets of double-technical fouls assessed.

The Cavaliers earned the only flagrant foul of the game when JR Smith pushed Al Horford in the air during a dunk attempt.

While dirty plays won't lead to more success for Cleveland, toughness and better intensity could help the Cavs turn things around in Game 3 at home Saturday.