The Boston Celtics ended the unbeaten streak of Cleveland Cavaliers by winning 120-117, putting a stop to Cleveland’s historic 15-game winning run on Tuesday evening. Even with Donovan Mitchell scoring 35 points, the defending champions displayed their strength by fending off a determined Cleveland Cavaliers comeback.
Cavaliers’ Streak Comes to an End
Cleveland Cavaliers came into the game with a perfect record, being the only NBA team without a loss, and were enjoying their best ever start of 15-0 with coach Kenny Atkinson. The streak represented the top start for an NBA coach in the history of the league. Mitchell mentioned that it had been a successful run. “We took pleasure in the victories and the past events, but they are now in the past.”
Mitchell’s clutch performance in the fourth quarter, where he scored 18 points, prevented the Cleveland Cavaliers from falling behind. Nevertheless, Jayson Tatum’s 33 points saw the Boston Celtics keeping their cool in the last moments to clinch the victory.
Celtics’ 3-Point Explosion
Boston Celtics established control early on by making 14 out of 22 shots from three-point range in the first half, resulting in a 21-point lead. Cleveland Cavaliers fought back strongly, reducing the margin to two points in the third quarter. However, the precise shooting and solid defense of Boston Celtics were too difficult for the Cleveland Cavaliers to beat.
Atkinson said they shot it a lot. “Our performance in the second half was noteworthy, however the deficit from the first half was insurmountable.”
Looking Ahead
The Cleveland Cavaliers see the defeat as a chance to learn from a top contender. “It serves as a gauge,” Mitchell explained. “We will be a different team in April compared to now.”
Both teams are excited for their upcoming game in Cleveland Cavaliers on December 1, which will showcase another battle between Eastern Conference contenders.
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