Jayson Tatum ’s 22 points helped the Celtics secure a 112-105 win over the Cavaliers. Boston displayed clutch execution late to extend its winning streak.
New Delhi, Digital Desk || Jayson Tatum dropped 22 points, while Derrick White added 20, as the Boston Celtics held off a late surge from the Cleveland Cavaliers to claim a 112-105 victory on Tuesday night. In a battle between two of the Eastern Conference’s elite teams, Boston showed poise in crunch time to secure its fourth consecutive win.
The Celtics executed efficiently in the final minutes, overcoming a Cavaliers squad that had won 24 of its last 28 home games.
Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points, and Jaylen Brown finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds, helping Boston improve to 2-1 against Cleveland this season.
For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 31 points, while Darius Garland chipped in with 25. The Cavaliers erased a 15-point deficit and got within four points in the fourth quarter, but Boston’s late-game execution proved too much to handle.
Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double, posting 17 points and 18 rebounds, but Cleveland ultimately fell short.
Jayson Tatum: Game Takeaways
- Celtics: The presence of Kristaps Porzingis continues to elevate Boston’s offense. His absence in last year’s playoffs was noticeable, and the Cavaliers struggled with defensive matchups against the 7-foot-3 big man.
- Cavaliers: Evan Mobley struggled offensively, shooting 3-for-14 and finishing with just 7 points. The All-Star forward, returning from a calf injury, has yet to regain his full athleticism.
Turning Point
With Cleveland rallying and closing the gap to four points late in the fourth quarter, Derrick White delivered a clutch short jumper, followed by two consecutive three-pointers, stretching the Celtics’ lead to 107-97 with 2:41 remaining and sealing the win.
Key Stat
Cleveland had a rough night from beyond the arc, starting just 1-for-14 and finishing 11-for-39 (28%). Despite the struggles, they extended their streak of making at least 10 three-pointers to 55 straight games.
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