Celtics suffer demoralizing loss in overtime

Celtics blitzed by Caris LeVert in OT loss

The Celtics' magical run through the Eastern Conference finals is over

The Celtics suffered a demoralizing loss in overtime on Wednesday night, falling to the Cavaliers 117-110 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Celtics were led by Kyrie Irving's 26 points, but it was Caris LeVert who stole the show for the Cavaliers, scoring 28 points, including 10 in overtime.

The Celtics now trail the series 3-2 and will need to win Game 6 in Cleveland on Friday night to force a Game 7.

The Celtics' loss was their worst of the playoffs, and it came at a time when they needed a win the most.

The Celtics will now need to regroup and find a way to win Game 6 in Cleveland on Friday night.