In a stunning turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers, without key players Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Boston Celtics 105-104, ending Boston's NBA-best 11-game winning streak. The game, highlighted by Dean Wade's exceptional performance, saw him scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter alone, outscoring the entire Celtics team who managed just 17 points in the same period. Wade's performance included hitting 7 triples and a decisive put-back slam that sealed the victory for the Cavaliers. This remarkable comeback has positioned the Cavaliers just a half-game out of second place in the Eastern Conference.
Travis Kelce Celebrated With Dean Wade After Cavaliers’ Wild Comeback vs. Celtics https://t.co/z423of4BFB
The Kelce bros celebrated the Cavs comeback like they won they game. (via @Cavs) https://t.co/QKH657KTkQ
Dean Wade is a huge Chiefs fan and said doing that with Travis Kelce courtside was special. https://t.co/OjRwvQrxiq
The Boston Celtics blew a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night and saw their NBA-best 11-game winning streak snapped by Cleveland, 105-104. The Cavaliers are now a ½ game out of second place in the Eastern Conference. https://t.co/VzOKZXMWjj
Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end Boston's 11-game winning streak (from @AP) https://t.co/lxDWUKPEDr
Travis Kelce 🤝 Dean Wade (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/ZtTD6LUmMP https://t.co/NfF5Ir4xgP
With 9 minutes left in the 4Q, the Cavs trailed by 22 points, 93-71... And then Dean Wade TOOK OVER, scoring 20 PTS and hitting 7 triples to lead Cleveland past the 1st-place Celtics 🤯 https://t.co/B4rGXtlcws
Travis Kelce celebrating with Dean Wade after his 20-point fourth quarter 😤 (via @NBA) https://t.co/ShUB6x7jmQ
Travis Kelce hyped for tonight's hero Dean Wade! https://t.co/hsaCyjQjfG
DEAN WADE UNREAL 4Q PERFORMANCE 🤯🔥 Dean Wade 4Q: 20 PTS Celtics 4Q: 17 PTS https://t.co/xX4SRy8vsL
Dean Wade with 20 points in the 4th quarter Had 14 points in his last 8 games. Silly.
Cavs didn’t have Donovan Mitchell. But they did have Dean Wade. And Celtics’ win streak is over. https://t.co/lNzkfCbJMr
Fascinating ending with the foul being overturned to end the Celtics' 11-game winning streak. Bizarre end to one of Boston's most dominant winning streak in years. But Dean Wade was remarkable in the fourth quarter.
THE DEAN WADE GAME https://t.co/NRfBKxGsxq
Boston's 11 game winning streak comes to an end to the Cavaliers who were missing Mobley, Spida, and Strus. 😳 https://t.co/td2RwYT2po
DEAN WADE PUT BACK SLAM WINS IT 🔥 One of the WILDEST comeback wins this year 😳 https://t.co/7TC4JT1iQM
Dean Wade https://t.co/TTpv1ixK7h
Without Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers have gone from as down as many as 22 to within 3 with 4:18 to go here in Cleveland against the Celtics, who are trying to win their 12th straight game.
Cavs without Donovan Mitchell play in Atlanta tomorrow. https://t.co/EyT6UKZ2Uy
Celtics at Cavaliers: No Donovan Mitchell as Boston brings 11-game win streak to Cleveland https://t.co/d7bimvCkOf
No Donovan Mitchell for tomorrow’s TNT showdown between the Cavs and Celtics https://t.co/HtEK2pwLmE