Boston Celtics end Cleveland Cavaliers' unbeaten streak: NBA is beautiful!

The TD Garden witnessed a vibrant showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers, who arrived with an impeccable record of 15-0, and the Boston Celtics, current NBA champions. Boston, supported by a stellar performance from Jayson Tatum with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, managed to withstand a comeback from Cleveland in the second half to secure a 120-117 victory, ending Ohio's undefeated streak.

Prior to the game, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson had emphasized the significance of this matchup as a learning opportunity: "We want feedback, more feedback. I hope we see this team later on, in an important game. But I don't want to overdramatize this match. It's about that balance, but I'm eager to see where we stand".

Following the game, Evan Mobley, who finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, praised the team's fight despite the loss: "I'm happy with how we fought back. That's the main thing I can be proud of. I feel like we didn't start well, and it hurt us, but we played a good game overall. It was a good test, and from what I saw, we can beat anyone".

Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland's top scorer with 35 points and 8 rebounds, also lauded Mobley's performance and labeled him as a key factor in the comeback: "He was amazing, set the pace for us. When he plays with that aggressiveness, he dominates. It's part of the process, to keep improving and being consistent. We saw this against Boston in last year's series; he's growing and that's what matters".

For the Celtics, coach Joe Mazzulla highlighted how Tatum and Jaylen Brown handled the pressure and physical intensity: "Both handled the pressure well. It was important to find the right space and balance the attack. If teams keep being physical, it will only give us more reps, and they handled it very well".

Guard Derrick White also pointed out the significance of the game, considering the Cavaliers' record and the importance of the NBA Cup: "We all knew they were undefeated and coming to our arena. It was also an NBA Cup game, and we had already lost one. It was an important match in every sense".

The clash left both teams with valuable lessons. For the Cavaliers, Atkinson highlighted the group's growth despite the adverse result: "It was a great test. Win, lose, or draw, it was a test, and obviously, we want to learn through wins, but this defeat gives us many positive lessons to keep improving".

Boston, now with a record of 12-3, solidified their perimeter dominance with 22 three-pointers, while Cleveland prevailed in the paint with 60 points. The intensity of the duel hints at a potential rematch in the playoffs, where both teams will seek to demonstrate their supremacy in the Eastern Conference.

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