Celtics Come From Behind To Top Cavaliers
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-113, at TD Garden on Tuesday.

The Celtics (17-5) remain undefeated in this venue and pushed their home record to an impressive 11-0 mark following a massive comeback win over the Cavaliers (13-11). The Celtics endured a slow start, but they recovered quickly and dominated their opponents in the second half. Cleveland enjoyed a 31-21 lead in the first quarter, but its lead was wasted away in the second quarter. The Celtics outscored their rivals by a 38-29 margin, reducing the deficit to just one point at the break. The Celtics kept the momentum going and grabbed the lead following a 35-32 score in the third quarter. The Cavaliers tried to come back into the game, but it was too late to dethrone the Celtics. Boston won the final 12 minutes by an expressive 26-21 to close the game out.

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Jaylen Brown had 25 points as well, and he also added four assists. Derrick White finished with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists. Kristaps Porzingis posted 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Jrue Holiday recorded 11 points, four rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 29 points, and he also added six rebounds and three assists. Darius Garland had 26 points, and he also added seven assists and two rebounds. Max Strus finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Jarrett Allen recorded 14 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks.
Posted on: 12/12/2023 7:40 PM
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