The Boston Celtics faced off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a closely contested game. Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis made significant contributions for the Celtics. White's three consecutive 3-pointers helped the Celtics narrow the gap, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown also delivering strong performances. The Celtics ultimately secured a 120-113 victory, with Tatum and Brown each scoring 25 points. Porzingis added 21 points, while White showcased versatility. The Cavaliers' efforts, led by Mitchell and Garland, fell short despite their 29 and 26 points, respectively.
The Celtics win a big one against the Cavs. π https://t.co/oK7iyST7Qk
Jayson Tatum was DOMINANT in the Celtics' win over the Cavs πͺ π 25 PTS π 10 REB π 5 AST π 2 BLK https://t.co/7xkIdNIMsa
Celtics tonight: Jayson Tatum: 25 points 10 rebounds 5 assists Jaylen Brown: 25 points 4 assists 10/17 FGM Kristaps Porzingis: 21 points 10 rebounds 2 blocks https://t.co/YaqJ5lV2IZ
They say styles makes fights, and the #Cavaliers are tough matchup for the #Celtics. But BOS overcomes a slow start and 55 combined from Mitchell and Garland for a 120-113 win. Kristaps Porzingis with 19 of his 21 in the 2nd half. Brown, Tatum each with 25. Strus 17.
Final: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 113 Tatum and Brown 25 apiece. Porzingis 21. White a little bit of everything. Celtics shot 26 for 26 from the line. Mitchell 29 and Garland 26 for the Cavs, but it wasn't enough. Nice win for the Celts after a sluggish start @celticsblog
After 3Q: Celtics 94, Cavaliers 92. Not much defense, but set up for a great finish.
Derrick White continues to do the little things at an extremely high level. Money skip pass to Jayson Tatum, who buries a corner 3 to put the Celtics back in front.
Double-double (20-10) for Jayson Tatum. #Celtics #Cavaliers
Half: Cavaliers 60, Celtics 59. Tatum 17 and Brown 16. Celtics shot 17 of 17 from the line. Mitchell 16 for the Cavs.
Derrick White is feeling it from 3 π₯ (via @NBCSCeltics) https://t.co/5NT1ssfZaA
Three 3s in a span of 1 minute, 3 seconds for Derrick White. Celtics back in it.
Derrick White single-handedly bringing the Celtics back into this game against Cleveland with 3 consecutive 3s. Boston now trails 49-44 with 5:23 to play in the second quarter. https://t.co/zTZeWaMp8c
After 1Q: Cavaliers 31, Celtics 21. Celtics not named Jaylen Brown started 0 for 11, but he kept them afloat. Then Tatum and Pritchard found a bit of a rhythm late. Celtics have 4 blocks. It could have been a lot better for the Celtics, but it also could have been a lot worse.
#Celtics trying to get themselves back into the game after falling behind 18-4. #Cavaliers are beginning to miss and BOS defense has improved. Still down 31-19.
Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis getting loose @celticsblog https://t.co/L3gFxkOOEv
Kristaps Porzingis waves to a young fan who calls out his name @celticsblog https://t.co/7zSUbF5ybG