Cavs get 'statement' win over Celtics in showdown of NBA's best
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a heartbreaking loss with a 115-111 victory over Boston on Sunday in a matchup of the NBA's top teams.
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T he Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Boston Celtics 115-111 on Sunday in what should have been, and easily could have been, thrilling fashion. With his Cavs trailing by five w
NBA: Cavaliers get back at Celtics with a 115-111 win
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a heartbreaking loss with a 115-111 victory over Boston on Sunday in a matchup of the NBA’s top teams. Mitchell scored 20 points in the fourth quarter as the Cavs rallied from 14 points down in the second half to defeat the reigning NBA champions.
NBA: Mitchell saves best for last, Cavaliers close out Celtics
The moment arrived in the third quarter and Donovan Mitchell seized it. After Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer over him, Mitchell sensed the Celtics’ momentum and confidence building. He could feel the energy draining from Cleveland’s hyped crowd and maybe some of the fight leaving his teammates.
Donovan Mitchell Made NBA History In Celtics-Cavs Game
Donovan Mitchell finished with 35 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block while shooting 12/21 from the field and 6/11 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.
Cavs end Celtics’ winning streak in matchup of East’s elite
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and Payton Pritchard 24 for the Celtics, who led 93-81 in the fourth before Mitchell took over. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Boston.
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