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The Boston Celtics have improved to 11-0 at home and an NBA-best 17-5 overall after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113 on Tuesday evening.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown co-led the C’s with 25 points apiece. Tatum also led or co-led the team with 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over his 41 minutes. In addition, all five Boston starters scored in double figures, and the team hit all 26 of its free throws.
Cleveland stormed out to a 15-point lead in the first quarter, but the Celtics roared back thanks in part to Tatum, who scored 13 points in the second quarter alone. Boston trailed 60-59 at halftime.
The two teams traded blows for much of the second half before the Celtics pulled away. Tatum hit two big fourth-quarter buckets—a mid-range jumper to break a 104-all tie and a huge three for a 113-106 lead.
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JAYSON TATUM MAKING BIG BUCKETS 😤 pic.twitter.com/m9dc0FwBwm
His efforts overcame a great night from the Cavs backcourt of Donovan Mitchell (29 points) and Darius Garland (26 points).
While Tatum shot just 7-of-19, he made big buckets when they counted the most and found other ways to contribute, mainly on the glass. It was ultimately a good night overall for the reigning four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA First Team member, and fans and analysts recognized his efforts.
brad auerbach @CelticsPost
jayson tatum is unbelievable even if he’s missing his 3’s but unbeatable when he’s making em
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jayson Tatum was DOMINANT in the Celtics’ win over the Cavs 💪
🍀 25 PTS
🍀 10 REB
🍀 5 AST
🍀 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/7xkIdNIMsa
ℛℯ𝓁𝓁ℯ ☘️🐆 @Saturday__Love3
Thank you, God for Jayson Tatum! 🙌🏾☘️
st dani 🎅 @degendani0
JAYSON TATUM pic.twitter.com/dYZLoZunPW
pedro. (15-5) ☘️ @jayztatum
CLUTCH TIME JAYSON TATUM
Big Bob @BigBobWins
Sam Cassell has Jayson Tatum deep in his post up bag all of a sudden. It’s a beautiful thing. @celtics
Heem @Heeeem888
Jayson Tatum is so impressive, man. He’s grown so much
Jayson Tatum Enjoyer @CelticsFan3221
Tatum is so good
Dave: a verbose charlatan @daveusesthis
Tatum is so good in this role
With the win, the Boston Celtics joined the Timberwolves atop the NBA standings. Boston also leads the Eastern Conference by a game-and-a-half over the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic.
The Celtics and Cavs will play again on Thursday in Boston.
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