Boston Celtics Defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113
Celtics Win Key East Coast Matchup
Jayson Tatum Leads Boston to Victory
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113 on March 6, 2023, in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 36 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 24 points, and Malcolm Brogdon contributed 22 points off the bench.
The Cavaliers were led by Darius Garland, who scored 31 points and dished out 11 assists. Evan Mobley added 22 points and 12 rebounds, and Jarrett Allen had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Celtics took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Cavaliers 35-20. Tatum was unstoppable in the quarter, scoring 15 points and grabbing six rebounds. The Celtics also hit six three-pointers in the quarter, which helped them open up a 10-point lead.
The Cavaliers cut the lead to five points in the fourth quarter, but the Celtics were able to hold on for the win. Tatum hit a key three-pointer with two minutes remaining to give the Celtics a seven-point lead. The Cavaliers were unable to score in the final two minutes, and the Celtics closed out the game with a 120-113 victory.
The win was a big one for the Celtics, who improved to 40-21 on the season. They are now in second place in the Eastern Conference, behind the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavaliers dropped to 37-24 with the loss, but they remain in fourth place in the conference.
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