The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking on the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and after scoring 21 points in the first quarter, LeBron James took a brutal-looking hit from Celtics guard Jayson Tatum and had to exit the game.

UPDATE: James has since returned to the game and finished the first half with 25 points and the Cavs lead 55-48. ESPNā€™s Doris Burke spoke to Cavs GM Koby Altman in the back and said Jamesā€™ injury was a neck strain. Cleveland.com/s Joe Vardon confirmed the report via Twitter.

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After knocking down just four three-pointers in Game 1, the Cavs already have seven at halftime on 50 percent shooting from beyond. Theyā€™re also shooting 51.2 percent from the field.

More to comeā€¦