The Boston Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first defeat of the season on Tuesday, holding off a spirited fightback to record a thrilling 120-117 victory.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' 15-match winning run in the NBA comes to an end against the Boston Celtics.
The Cavaliers lose their first game of the season as they are defeated by the Celtics, 120-117. Celtics Top Performers Jayson Tatum – 33 points (6-10 3PM), 12 rebounds, 7 assists Al Horford – 20 points (4-5 3PM), 7 rebounds Derrick White – 19 points (4- 3PM), 6 rebounds, 5 assists Celtics shot 22-41 (53.7) from 3 3rd time in NBA history a team has made 20+ 3PM, in 3 straight games Cavaliers Top Performers Donovan Mitchell – 35 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists Evan Mobley – 22 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists
No | Player | Pos |
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7 | SF | |
20 | PG | |
30 | PF | |
4 | PG | |
42 | C | |
40 | C | |
13 | PF | |
8 | PF | |
11 | SG | |
88 | C | |
55 | SG | |
44 | PG | |
0 | SF | |
26 | PF | |
27 | SF | |
28 | SF | |
9 | SG |