The Cleveland Cavaliers (39-26) play against the Boston Celtics (45-18) at TD Garden
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday March 1, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Boston Celtics 117 (Final)
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Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
After the game tonight, Jacque Vaughn told the media that Ben Simmons is OUT for Friday’s game vs Celtics. – 10:16 PM
After the game tonight, Jacque Vaughn told the media that Ben Simmons is OUT for Friday’s game vs Celtics. – 10:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons is out for Fridays matchup against the Celtics, says Jacque Vaughn. #Nets – 10:16 PM
Ben Simmons is out for Fridays matchup against the Celtics, says Jacque Vaughn. #Nets – 10:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons is out Friday against the Celtics. – 10:16 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons is out Friday against the Celtics. – 10:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Cavaliers Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @betonline_ag and @BetterHelp twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:14 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Cavaliers Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @betonline_ag and @BetterHelp twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:14 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Cavaliers Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @betonline_ag and @BetterHelp twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:14 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Cavaliers Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens, @betonline_ag and @BetterHelp twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:14 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Simply spectacular 🌟
Tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game dropped 41 of them thangs pic.twitter.com/BW1efswx3E – 10:12 PM
Simply spectacular 🌟
Tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game dropped 41 of them thangs pic.twitter.com/BW1efswx3E – 10:12 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Cavs fall in Boston but, man — @Donovan Mitchell is tough. Goes off for 44 and made this game a lot closer than it could have been. Mitchell’s career-best season continues. – 10:09 PM
Cavs fall in Boston but, man — @Donovan Mitchell is tough. Goes off for 44 and made this game a lot closer than it could have been. Mitchell’s career-best season continues. – 10:09 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jayson Tatum didn’t just score 41. Added 21 points off assists. Five of his 8 helpers led to 3s.
Created 63 of Boston’s 113 on 66 offensive possessions. – 10:08 PM
Jayson Tatum didn’t just score 41. Added 21 points off assists. Five of his 8 helpers led to 3s.
Created 63 of Boston’s 113 on 66 offensive possessions. – 10:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead entire second half, hold off #Cavaliers 117-113. Tatum 41, Horford 23, Brown 16, Smart 14, RWilliams 11; Mitchell 44, Garland 29, Mobley 12, LeVert 10.
Teams meet again Monday in Cleveland. – 10:06 PM
#Celtics lead entire second half, hold off #Cavaliers 117-113. Tatum 41, Horford 23, Brown 16, Smart 14, RWilliams 11; Mitchell 44, Garland 29, Mobley 12, LeVert 10.
Teams meet again Monday in Cleveland. – 10:06 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Four takeaways as Celtics beat Cavaliers 117-113, Jayson Tatum goes for 41 points masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:05 PM
Four takeaways as Celtics beat Cavaliers 117-113, Jayson Tatum goes for 41 points masslive.com/celtics/2023/0… – 10:05 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
It’s the 20th career 40-point game for Jayson Tatum.
He joins Larry Bird and Paul Pierce…that’s the entire list. – 10:05 PM
It’s the 20th career 40-point game for Jayson Tatum.
He joins Larry Bird and Paul Pierce…that’s the entire list. – 10:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum tonight:
41 PTS
11 REB
8 AST
13-21 FG
Passes Luka for the most points this season. pic.twitter.com/JwtAK3YNJt – 10:04 PM
Tatum tonight:
41 PTS
11 REB
8 AST
13-21 FG
Passes Luka for the most points this season. pic.twitter.com/JwtAK3YNJt – 10:04 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Final: Celtics 117, Cavaliers 113
A late implosion by Boston made the final score a lot closer than it should’ve been. 41-11-8 for Jayson Tatum, and 44-4-5 for Donovan Mitchell, who recreated their highlight-filled performances in Salt Lake City.
Celtics host Brooklyn Friday. – 10:04 PM
Final: Celtics 117, Cavaliers 113
A late implosion by Boston made the final score a lot closer than it should’ve been. 41-11-8 for Jayson Tatum, and 44-4-5 for Donovan Mitchell, who recreated their highlight-filled performances in Salt Lake City.
Celtics host Brooklyn Friday. – 10:04 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
With 41 in his final game as a 24-year old (39 in the final three quarters), Jayson Tatum passes Giannis Antetokounmpo and will finish 7th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players under 25. pic.twitter.com/GXSQvCHSYP – 10:04 PM
With 41 in his final game as a 24-year old (39 in the final three quarters), Jayson Tatum passes Giannis Antetokounmpo and will finish 7th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players under 25. pic.twitter.com/GXSQvCHSYP – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only Celtics with 20+ 40-point games:
— Bird
— Pierce
— Tatum
And he’s only 19. pic.twitter.com/fPQwpVdbOh – 10:04 PM
The only Celtics with 20+ 40-point games:
— Bird
— Pierce
— Tatum
And he’s only 19. pic.twitter.com/fPQwpVdbOh – 10:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Wow. What a final push by Garland and LeVert. Cut it from 13 to 4 in about 90 seconds and #Celtics finally get a series of passes off into the front court to finish the win. Post Game starts NOW @CelticsCLNS youtube.com/watch?v=qU1Ufg… – 10:04 PM
Wow. What a final push by Garland and LeVert. Cut it from 13 to 4 in about 90 seconds and #Celtics finally get a series of passes off into the front court to finish the win. Post Game starts NOW @CelticsCLNS youtube.com/watch?v=qU1Ufg… – 10:04 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics shoot 50% from deep, JT finally finds his shot, and the Celtics hold off a late Cavs run for a big 117-113 national TV win. Bucks are up on the Magic, so the Celtics will likely remain in second place tonight. – 10:04 PM
Celtics shoot 50% from deep, JT finally finds his shot, and the Celtics hold off a late Cavs run for a big 117-113 national TV win. Bucks are up on the Magic, so the Celtics will likely remain in second place tonight. – 10:04 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Knicks have have now won seven games in a row, 10 of their last 12 overall.
New York is only 1.5 games back of the No. 4 seed with the Cavaliers’ loss against the Celtics. – 10:04 PM
The Knicks have have now won seven games in a row, 10 of their last 12 overall.
New York is only 1.5 games back of the No. 4 seed with the Cavaliers’ loss against the Celtics. – 10:04 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
That game going down as a clutch game is extremely silly lol. Celtics beat the Cavs 117-113. – 10:03 PM
That game going down as a clutch game is extremely silly lol. Celtics beat the Cavs 117-113. – 10:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Looks like Garland’s 3 broke some hearts in Las Vegas. #Celtics were a 5-point favorite. #Cavaliers – 10:03 PM
Looks like Garland’s 3 broke some hearts in Las Vegas. #Celtics were a 5-point favorite. #Cavaliers – 10:03 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics beat Cavs 117-113 behind 41 points from Jayson Tatum. All five starters finish in double figures. – 10:03 PM
Celtics beat Cavs 117-113 behind 41 points from Jayson Tatum. All five starters finish in double figures. – 10:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Rematches to start next week. #Knicks #Celtics in Boston on Sunday, C’s #Cavaliers in Cleveland on Monday. – 10:02 PM
Rematches to start next week. #Knicks #Celtics in Boston on Sunday, C’s #Cavaliers in Cleveland on Monday. – 10:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Knicks beat the Nets 142-118. Cam Johnson with 33 in the loss. The losing streak is four games. The Nets head to Boston on Friday. – 10:01 PM
Final: Knicks beat the Nets 142-118. Cam Johnson with 33 in the loss. The losing streak is four games. The Nets head to Boston on Friday. – 10:01 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Knicks beat the Nets 142-118. Cam Johnson with 31 in the loss. The losing streak is four games. The Nets head to Boston on Friday. – 10:00 PM
Final: Knicks beat the Nets 142-118. Cam Johnson with 31 in the loss. The losing streak is four games. The Nets head to Boston on Friday. – 10:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Spoke too soon! Back to back Garland 3s with a steal in between just cut it to 5 with 25.1 remaining. Smart will shoot 2. – 10:00 PM
Spoke too soon! Back to back Garland 3s with a steal in between just cut it to 5 with 25.1 remaining. Smart will shoot 2. – 10:00 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
With 39 in his final game as a 24-year old, Jayson Tatum has tied Giannis Antetokounmpo for 7th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players under 25… pic.twitter.com/4v0uDmlfBK – 9:58 PM
With 39 in his final game as a 24-year old, Jayson Tatum has tied Giannis Antetokounmpo for 7th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list for players under 25… pic.twitter.com/4v0uDmlfBK – 9:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mitchell checks out. #Cavaliers could only get the lead down to 13 as the Tatum-led charge continued. – 9:58 PM
Mitchell checks out. #Cavaliers could only get the lead down to 13 as the Tatum-led charge continued. – 9:58 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Derrick White got hit in the face going up for a rebound and then was grabbing at the back of his neck after getting up grimacing. He’s trying to shake it off now but looks to be really struggling. – 9:57 PM
Derrick White got hit in the face going up for a rebound and then was grabbing at the back of his neck after getting up grimacing. He’s trying to shake it off now but looks to be really struggling. – 9:57 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Cavaliers didn’t quit and #Celtics are still holding them under 100 late. – 9:56 PM
#Cavaliers didn’t quit and #Celtics are still holding them under 100 late. – 9:56 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
tatum has been incredible but is donovan mitchell even playing the same sport as everybody else tonight? – 9:55 PM
tatum has been incredible but is donovan mitchell even playing the same sport as everybody else tonight? – 9:55 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
#Celtics entire bench congratulates assistant coach Matt Reynolds after the Coach’s Challenge is ruled successful. #teamchemistry – 9:53 PM
#Celtics entire bench congratulates assistant coach Matt Reynolds after the Coach’s Challenge is ruled successful. #teamchemistry – 9:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The whole Celtics team is praising assistant Matt Reynolds for making the call on that winning challenge – 9:53 PM
The whole Celtics team is praising assistant Matt Reynolds for making the call on that winning challenge – 9:53 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Successful challenge for the C’s.
Fans in the second row were congratulating the Celtics coaching staff for the call. – 9:53 PM
Successful challenge for the C’s.
Fans in the second row were congratulating the Celtics coaching staff for the call. – 9:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The whole Celtics team is praising assistant Matt Reynolds for making the call on that winning challenege – 9:53 PM
The whole Celtics team is praising assistant Matt Reynolds for making the call on that winning challenege – 9:53 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Donovan Mitchell with his 2nd 40-point game against the Celtics this year…and counting… pic.twitter.com/UsukEfenoG – 9:51 PM
Donovan Mitchell with his 2nd 40-point game against the Celtics this year…and counting… pic.twitter.com/UsukEfenoG – 9:51 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Is Donovan Mitchell underrated? Caught him on a couple of good nights this week, but man, he’s got to be an all-time scoring threat and still getting better. League is nuts now, but he gets buckets with anybody. Sheesh. – 9:48 PM
Is Donovan Mitchell underrated? Caught him on a couple of good nights this week, but man, he’s got to be an all-time scoring threat and still getting better. League is nuts now, but he gets buckets with anybody. Sheesh. – 9:48 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Donovan Mitchell just having an insane game, trying to will the #Cavs in this one. He’s up to 42 points, shooting 16 of 28 from the field and 4 of 9 from 3.
It’s his 7th 40+ point game this season. – 9:48 PM
Donovan Mitchell just having an insane game, trying to will the #Cavs in this one. He’s up to 42 points, shooting 16 of 28 from the field and 4 of 9 from 3.
It’s his 7th 40+ point game this season. – 9:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Most 3PT by a center this year
Brook Lopez 110
Al Horford 107
Nikola Vucevic 102 – 9:47 PM
Most 3PT by a center this year
Brook Lopez 110
Al Horford 107
Nikola Vucevic 102 – 9:47 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Lucky No. 7 games this season with 40+ PTS for @Donovan Mitchell.
#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/je8XjPgJdv – 9:46 PM
Lucky No. 7 games this season with 40+ PTS for @Donovan Mitchell.
#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/je8XjPgJdv – 9:46 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
42 for Donovan Mitchell in 38 min. He’s played the entire second half. – 9:44 PM
42 for Donovan Mitchell in 38 min. He’s played the entire second half. – 9:44 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Al Horford is 6-6 from 3…he’s raised his 3-point percentage from .430 to .444.
That would be 6th in the NBA. – 9:43 PM
Al Horford is 6-6 from 3…he’s raised his 3-point percentage from .430 to .444.
That would be 6th in the NBA. – 9:43 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
If Al Horford doesn’t miss another 3 tonight, he’ll have a new career high at 6/6, per @Stathead. He’s tied with Danny Ainge for the franchise record and the NBA record is 9/9 (Ben Gordon 2x somehow & Latrell Sprewell). – 9:43 PM
If Al Horford doesn’t miss another 3 tonight, he’ll have a new career high at 6/6, per @Stathead. He’s tied with Danny Ainge for the franchise record and the NBA record is 9/9 (Ben Gordon 2x somehow & Latrell Sprewell). – 9:43 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
That’s 15 made 3-pointers for the Celtics.
#Cavs are 1-14 on the year when their opponent makes 15 or more from distance. – 9:42 PM
That’s 15 made 3-pointers for the Celtics.
#Cavs are 1-14 on the year when their opponent makes 15 or more from distance. – 9:42 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
23 points on just eight field goal attempts for Al Horford. What a night for him. – 9:42 PM
23 points on just eight field goal attempts for Al Horford. What a night for him. – 9:42 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Al Horford now up to 22 points, 8 rebounds & 3 assists on 8-8 shooting and 6-6 from 3-point land. – 9:42 PM
Al Horford now up to 22 points, 8 rebounds & 3 assists on 8-8 shooting and 6-6 from 3-point land. – 9:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum coming into the game with 7:46 to play
Tatum has 35-10-8 as the C’s lead 107-88 – 9:42 PM
Tatum coming into the game with 7:46 to play
Tatum has 35-10-8 as the C’s lead 107-88 – 9:42 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Said it after that first preseason game in 2021. Al Horford looks like he never left. – 9:40 PM
Said it after that first preseason game in 2021. Al Horford looks like he never left. – 9:40 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
7-0 Cavs run cuts it to 13.
98-85, Boston, 9:38 left.
2022-23 BOSTON CELTICS
(When leading by 12+)
0-2 vs. Cleveland
38-5 vs. Everyone else – 9:37 PM
7-0 Cavs run cuts it to 13.
98-85, Boston, 9:38 left.
2022-23 BOSTON CELTICS
(When leading by 12+)
0-2 vs. Cleveland
38-5 vs. Everyone else – 9:37 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
ICYMI – I talked to Muscala about fitting in after the #TradeDeadline, and the impact on Grant Williams, who played 6 min @ IND and played 0 so far tonight.
“As frustrating as that can be sometimes, you’ve just got to keep a level head,” Grant told me.
https://t.co/rvJkXMAB04 pic.twitter.com/7qZ6MwoY2m – 9:36 PM
ICYMI – I talked to Muscala about fitting in after the #TradeDeadline, and the impact on Grant Williams, who played 6 min @ IND and played 0 so far tonight.
“As frustrating as that can be sometimes, you’ve just got to keep a level head,” Grant told me.
https://t.co/rvJkXMAB04 pic.twitter.com/7qZ6MwoY2m – 9:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
ICYMI – I talked to Muscala about fitting in after the #TradeDeadline, and the impact on Grant Williams, who played 6 min @ IND and played 0 so far tonight.
“As frustrating as that can be sometimes, you’ve just got to keep a level head,” Grant told me.
bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/02/26/nba… – 9:35 PM
ICYMI – I talked to Muscala about fitting in after the #TradeDeadline, and the impact on Grant Williams, who played 6 min @ IND and played 0 so far tonight.
“As frustrating as that can be sometimes, you’ve just got to keep a level head,” Grant told me.
bostonsportsjournal.com/2023/02/26/nba… – 9:35 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Celtics made 6-of-7 from deep in the third quarter. The #Cavs just don’t have enough guys outside of Mitchell and Garland right now to keep up with that offensively. – 9:30 PM
Celtics made 6-of-7 from deep in the third quarter. The #Cavs just don’t have enough guys outside of Mitchell and Garland right now to keep up with that offensively. – 9:30 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Not a great quarter for the #Cavs outside of Donovan Mitchell, who had 19 of their 26 points in the third quarter. – 9:30 PM
Not a great quarter for the #Cavs outside of Donovan Mitchell, who had 19 of their 26 points in the third quarter. – 9:30 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
three down
18 Q3 PTS for @Jayson Tatum 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JV5Baf7C3v – 9:29 PM
three down
18 Q3 PTS for @Jayson Tatum 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JV5Baf7C3v – 9:29 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Welcome back to the paint #Celtics.
Left, Tatum’s entire game
Right, Boston’s offense in the 3Q pic.twitter.com/n74Q2AR89Z – 9:29 PM
Welcome back to the paint #Celtics.
Left, Tatum’s entire game
Right, Boston’s offense in the 3Q pic.twitter.com/n74Q2AR89Z – 9:29 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Donovan Mitchell in the third quarter: 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Rest of the team: 7 points on 3-of-11 shooting – 9:29 PM
Donovan Mitchell in the third quarter: 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
Rest of the team: 7 points on 3-of-11 shooting – 9:29 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Jayson Tatum’s GPS appears to be fixed… After finding his way to the free throw line for just three attempts total in the last two games, he is 8-for-10 through three quarters tonight. (He was averaging 8.4 attempts coming in.) Celtics lead Cavs, 96-78. – 9:27 PM
Jayson Tatum’s GPS appears to be fixed… After finding his way to the free throw line for just three attempts total in the last two games, he is 8-for-10 through three quarters tonight. (He was averaging 8.4 attempts coming in.) Celtics lead Cavs, 96-78. – 9:27 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Triple-double watch for Jayson Tatum 👀
JT has 35-10-8 heading into the 4th quarter. Celtics up 96-78, though, so we’ll see how much he plays. – 9:27 PM
Triple-double watch for Jayson Tatum 👀
JT has 35-10-8 heading into the 4th quarter. Celtics up 96-78, though, so we’ll see how much he plays. – 9:27 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Spida’s got 32… and counting. 👀
@Donovan Mitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/kdsp9g5hWl – 9:24 PM
Spida’s got 32… and counting. 👀
@Donovan Mitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/kdsp9g5hWl – 9:24 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum triple-double watch: 35 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Though will see how much he actually plays in the 4th quarter. – 9:24 PM
Jayson Tatum triple-double watch: 35 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Though will see how much he actually plays in the 4th quarter. – 9:24 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Definite shift in Tatum’s substitution patterns tonight. He’s had short breaks in all 3 quarters so far. – 9:23 PM
Definite shift in Tatum’s substitution patterns tonight. He’s had short breaks in all 3 quarters so far. – 9:23 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Rob Williams and Al Horford are a combined 10/10 from the field with 17 rebounds and 28 points tonight – 9:23 PM
Rob Williams and Al Horford are a combined 10/10 from the field with 17 rebounds and 28 points tonight – 9:23 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics just demolishing the Cavs on the glass tonight 36-22 thus far. Tatum/Horford/Rob have combined for 27 all by themselves. – 9:23 PM
Celtics just demolishing the Cavs on the glass tonight 36-22 thus far. Tatum/Horford/Rob have combined for 27 all by themselves. – 9:23 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Donovan Mitchell is really, really good. 32 points and trying to keep the Cavs in it, but the Celtics keep scoring, too. – 9:23 PM
Donovan Mitchell is really, really good. 32 points and trying to keep the Cavs in it, but the Celtics keep scoring, too. – 9:23 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
The little Derrick White skip while waiting for Rob to finish the oop. pic.twitter.com/ZvufLsWLTh – 9:23 PM
The little Derrick White skip while waiting for Rob to finish the oop. pic.twitter.com/ZvufLsWLTh – 9:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mitchell doing everything he can to keep the Cavs in this alone and it still probably won’t be enough. #Celtics have hit 10 of their last 12 shots against arguably the best defense in the #NBA. – 9:21 PM
Mitchell doing everything he can to keep the Cavs in this alone and it still probably won’t be enough. #Celtics have hit 10 of their last 12 shots against arguably the best defense in the #NBA. – 9:21 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell with 10 straight points for Cleveland since that awkward-looking injury. – 9:21 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell with 10 straight points for Cleveland since that awkward-looking injury. – 9:21 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
If Al Horford hits five 3s the Celtics aren’t going to lose, like, ever. – 9:17 PM
If Al Horford hits five 3s the Celtics aren’t going to lose, like, ever. – 9:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford jumps for joy after getting one of the best bounces I’ve ever seen on a 3PA. Clip the front of the rim and rolled up and in. He’s ON FIRE since February began. 5/5 from 3 tonight. – 9:17 PM
Horford jumps for joy after getting one of the best bounces I’ve ever seen on a 3PA. Clip the front of the rim and rolled up and in. He’s ON FIRE since February began. 5/5 from 3 tonight. – 9:17 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
That Horford 3 may have gotten the friendliest roll I’ve ever seen on a 3 lol. – 9:17 PM
That Horford 3 may have gotten the friendliest roll I’ve ever seen on a 3 lol. – 9:17 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
We’ve seen this movie. Jayson Tatum’s efficiency spiked last March and highlighted his loud regular-season finish. pic.twitter.com/24Sa0jOLyG – 9:14 PM
We’ve seen this movie. Jayson Tatum’s efficiency spiked last March and highlighted his loud regular-season finish. pic.twitter.com/24Sa0jOLyG – 9:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum is up to 31-9-5 on 11-for-16 shooting, and the Celtics have broken this game wide open here in the third, as they now lead the Cavs 78-61. Boston is 11-for-22 from 3-point range; Cleveland is 5-for-18. – 9:14 PM
Jayson Tatum is up to 31-9-5 on 11-for-16 shooting, and the Celtics have broken this game wide open here in the third, as they now lead the Cavs 78-61. Boston is 11-for-22 from 3-point range; Cleveland is 5-for-18. – 9:14 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Donovan Mitchell gimpy going back to #Cavaliers bench. #Celtics – 9:13 PM
Donovan Mitchell gimpy going back to #Cavaliers bench. #Celtics – 9:13 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
This is as disappointing of a quarter as the #Cavs could have had and if Donovan Mitchell is injured it’s even worse. – 9:13 PM
This is as disappointing of a quarter as the #Cavs could have had and if Donovan Mitchell is injured it’s even worse. – 9:13 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell is gimpy after that turnover. He grabbed at his hamstring, stayed down for a bit and pounded the parquet. – 9:13 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell is gimpy after that turnover. He grabbed at his hamstring, stayed down for a bit and pounded the parquet. – 9:13 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Attack-first Tatum turns into raining hellfire from 3 so easily – 9:13 PM
Attack-first Tatum turns into raining hellfire from 3 so easily – 9:13 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Donovan Mitchell is rolling around grabbing his right thigh but has popped back up to his feet and limping to the bench. – 9:13 PM
Donovan Mitchell is rolling around grabbing his right thigh but has popped back up to his feet and limping to the bench. – 9:13 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
JA 🤝 Spida 🤝 Ice
#CavsCeltics on @espn pic.twitter.com/dc0RFdEZHY – 9:13 PM
JA 🤝 Spida 🤝 Ice
#CavsCeltics on @espn pic.twitter.com/dc0RFdEZHY – 9:13 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
14 pts in the first 6:24 of 3Q for Jayson Tatum. #Celtics #Cavaliers – 9:13 PM
14 pts in the first 6:24 of 3Q for Jayson Tatum. #Celtics #Cavaliers – 9:13 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum up to 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. He’s 10-12 from the field since starting 1-4. Some light MVP chants from the Garden crowd. – 9:12 PM
Jayson Tatum up to 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. He’s 10-12 from the field since starting 1-4. Some light MVP chants from the Garden crowd. – 9:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in just 23 minutes. – 9:12 PM
Jayson Tatum with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in just 23 minutes. – 9:12 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
It’s hard to overlook the difference between these two teams at the 3. Cedi Osman has to come in now with Isaac Okoro struggling while Brown, Tatum are scoring at will in the other direction. 76-61. – 9:12 PM
It’s hard to overlook the difference between these two teams at the 3. Cedi Osman has to come in now with Isaac Okoro struggling while Brown, Tatum are scoring at will in the other direction. 76-61. – 9:12 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Is Ime Udoka getting closer to a return?
New today from @HeavyOnSports… With the @Celtics’ coaching situation resolved, some teams are looking more closely at Udoka as a potential hire.
League sources explain the hurdles as the vetting process expands.
bit.ly/3J4Di6C – 9:12 PM
Is Ime Udoka getting closer to a return?
New today from @HeavyOnSports… With the @Celtics’ coaching situation resolved, some teams are looking more closely at Udoka as a potential hire.
League sources explain the hurdles as the vetting process expands.
bit.ly/3J4Di6C – 9:12 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Marcus Smart’s been everywhere defensively tonight. Also has 12 points – 9:11 PM
Marcus Smart’s been everywhere defensively tonight. Also has 12 points – 9:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
This is going to get away from Cleveland fast. They’re super flat coming out of halftime and Tatum is tearing through them to the rim. – 9:11 PM
This is going to get away from Cleveland fast. They’re super flat coming out of halftime and Tatum is tearing through them to the rim. – 9:11 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jayson Tatum since the first quarter..
24 points
9 rebounds
3 assists
8-10 field goals
2-2 3pt field goals – 9:10 PM
Jayson Tatum since the first quarter..
24 points
9 rebounds
3 assists
8-10 field goals
2-2 3pt field goals – 9:10 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Cedi Osman checking in for the first time tonight. Cleveland needs an offensive spark here in the third quarter. – 9:10 PM
#Cavs Cedi Osman checking in for the first time tonight. Cleveland needs an offensive spark here in the third quarter. – 9:10 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics shooting free throws for the rest of the 3rd quarter with 7:09 still left. Already have a 12-point lead, and now a chance to keep adding to it. – 9:10 PM
Celtics shooting free throws for the rest of the 3rd quarter with 7:09 still left. Already have a 12-point lead, and now a chance to keep adding to it. – 9:10 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics are content to let Okoro shoot wide open from the corner, and he’s missed all three. #Cavaliers – 9:10 PM
#Celtics are content to let Okoro shoot wide open from the corner, and he’s missed all three. #Cavaliers – 9:10 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Robert Williams III shooting 17-20 (85%) from the field since the All-Star break. That also includes one made jumper lol – 9:08 PM
Robert Williams III shooting 17-20 (85%) from the field since the All-Star break. That also includes one made jumper lol – 9:08 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Horford and Robert Williams so far:
8 for 8 from the field (Horford 4 for 4 from 3), 21 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks. – 9:08 PM
Horford and Robert Williams so far:
8 for 8 from the field (Horford 4 for 4 from 3), 21 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks. – 9:08 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics starting frontcourt tonight: 21 points, 14 rebounds, 8/8 FGs. – 9:07 PM
Celtics starting frontcourt tonight: 21 points, 14 rebounds, 8/8 FGs. – 9:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I liked this matchup for the #Cavaliers, especially early in the season, but they’re struggling immensely in the half court. This would be a blowout without their handful of breakout scores. Remember Robert Williams wasn’t available for those 2 CLE wins. – 9:06 PM
I liked this matchup for the #Cavaliers, especially early in the season, but they’re struggling immensely in the half court. This would be a blowout without their handful of breakout scores. Remember Robert Williams wasn’t available for those 2 CLE wins. – 9:06 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum’s been a different player since that 1-hand follow slam. – 9:06 PM
Tatum’s been a different player since that 1-hand follow slam. – 9:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Real time update early in the 3rd quarter, on his final night as a 24-year old, Jayson Tatum has 18, he’s now 21 points behind Giannis for 7th on this all-time list. pic.twitter.com/hq5tt9jNrh – 9:02 PM
Real time update early in the 3rd quarter, on his final night as a 24-year old, Jayson Tatum has 18, he’s now 21 points behind Giannis for 7th on this all-time list. pic.twitter.com/hq5tt9jNrh – 9:02 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Celtics with their biggest lead over the #Cavs up 10 points. Bickerstaff calls an early third quarter timeout. – 9:01 PM
Celtics with their biggest lead over the #Cavs up 10 points. Bickerstaff calls an early third quarter timeout. – 9:01 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
With 15 in the second quarter, Jayson Tatum (1,766 points) has just passed Luka Doncic for the NBA scoring lead. – 9:01 PM
With 15 in the second quarter, Jayson Tatum (1,766 points) has just passed Luka Doncic for the NBA scoring lead. – 9:01 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
7-0 Celtics run in the first 80 seconds of the 2nd half. Celtics take a 62-52 lead and Cavs take timeout. – 9:01 PM
7-0 Celtics run in the first 80 seconds of the 2nd half. Celtics take a 62-52 lead and Cavs take timeout. – 9:01 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
The Celtics, up by 7 early in the third quarter, have the largest lead of any team tonight. – 9:00 PM
The Celtics, up by 7 early in the third quarter, have the largest lead of any team tonight. – 9:00 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Assistant Coach Ben Sullivan emphasizes our need to counteract Donovan Mitchell’s speed and physicality in the second half. pic.twitter.com/aKoXBEDiWa – 8:59 PM
Assistant Coach Ben Sullivan emphasizes our need to counteract Donovan Mitchell’s speed and physicality in the second half. pic.twitter.com/aKoXBEDiWa – 8:59 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Al Horford has yet to miss a shot tonight: perfect 5-5 for 14 points and 4-4 from 3. – 8:58 PM
Al Horford has yet to miss a shot tonight: perfect 5-5 for 14 points and 4-4 from 3. – 8:58 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell (15) and Darius Garland (12) combined for more than half of Cleveland’s first-half points. – 8:58 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell (15) and Darius Garland (12) combined for more than half of Cleveland’s first-half points. – 8:58 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
We’ve got a GAME in Boston, folks.
@sociosusa | #ad | #LetEmKnow – 8:44 PM
We’ve got a GAME in Boston, folks.
@sociosusa | #ad | #LetEmKnow – 8:44 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Good first half as the Celtics lead the #Cavs 55-52. The missed free throws sort of sting at the moment, as they shot 7 of 13 from the free-throw line. But the defensive effort is strong, and they are moving the ball well offensively. Mitchell leads with 15 pts, Garland w/ 12. – 8:44 PM
Good first half as the Celtics lead the #Cavs 55-52. The missed free throws sort of sting at the moment, as they shot 7 of 13 from the free-throw line. But the defensive effort is strong, and they are moving the ball well offensively. Mitchell leads with 15 pts, Garland w/ 12. – 8:44 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Cavs had 4 offensive rebounds for 10 second-chance points in the 1st quarter. Celtics limited Cavs to 1 offensive board and 2 second-chance points in the 2nd quarter. – 8:43 PM
Cavs had 4 offensive rebounds for 10 second-chance points in the 1st quarter. Celtics limited Cavs to 1 offensive board and 2 second-chance points in the 2nd quarter. – 8:43 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics up 55-52 on the Cavs at halftime. Fun game so far between two teams with the best net rating in the league. Cavs seem to have an answer every time the C’s try to pull away.
Great Tatum quarter: 15 points on 5-6 shooting. – 8:43 PM
Celtics up 55-52 on the Cavs at halftime. Fun game so far between two teams with the best net rating in the league. Cavs seem to have an answer every time the C’s try to pull away.
Great Tatum quarter: 15 points on 5-6 shooting. – 8:43 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum in the first half:
17 points
7 rebounds
4 assists
Celtics lead the Cavs 55-52 – 8:41 PM
Jayson Tatum in the first half:
17 points
7 rebounds
4 assists
Celtics lead the Cavs 55-52 – 8:41 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum’s best quarter since All-Star break.
15 points on 5 of 6 shooting, 4-4 at the line, 2 assists. – 8:40 PM
Tatum’s best quarter since All-Star break.
15 points on 5 of 6 shooting, 4-4 at the line, 2 assists. – 8:40 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
You’re seeing tonight that if the #Celtics aren’t hitting 3s, it’s on Tatum to find other spots on the floor for Boston to score from. Cutting, driving, repositioning himself. These things drove his MVP start to the year and just weren’t there against New York on Monday. – 8:39 PM
You’re seeing tonight that if the #Celtics aren’t hitting 3s, it’s on Tatum to find other spots on the floor for Boston to score from. Cutting, driving, repositioning himself. These things drove his MVP start to the year and just weren’t there against New York on Monday. – 8:39 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Whatever it takes.
@Caris LeVert | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/TGwcd3xMLs – 8:33 PM
Whatever it takes.
@Caris LeVert | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/TGwcd3xMLs – 8:33 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marcus Smart having one of his better defensive games all year so far. All over Garland’s passes. – 8:31 PM
Marcus Smart having one of his better defensive games all year so far. All over Garland’s passes. – 8:31 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Spinnin’ that web. 🕷
#CavsCeltics on @espn pic.twitter.com/xWZKPOm6cf – 8:29 PM
Spinnin’ that web. 🕷
#CavsCeltics on @espn pic.twitter.com/xWZKPOm6cf – 8:29 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Muscala has a learning curve ahead of him to play the 4. He mentioned that to me last week. Tough pair of plays to end his last run guarding LeVert, then Allen rolling inside. – 8:27 PM
Muscala has a learning curve ahead of him to play the 4. He mentioned that to me last week. Tough pair of plays to end his last run guarding LeVert, then Allen rolling inside. – 8:27 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Teams are going at Mike Muscala defensively a lot like they do Sam Hauser. Muscala has to make an offensive impact to level that off. #Celtics #Cavaliers – 8:27 PM
Teams are going at Mike Muscala defensively a lot like they do Sam Hauser. Muscala has to make an offensive impact to level that off. #Celtics #Cavaliers – 8:27 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum now 4-4 this quarter for 10 points. Also has 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Starting to heat up. – 8:25 PM
Jayson Tatum now 4-4 this quarter for 10 points. Also has 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Starting to heat up. – 8:25 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Cavs are 0 for 5 from the foul line this quarter. Celtics’ free-throw defense looks good. – 8:24 PM
Cavs are 0 for 5 from the foul line this quarter. Celtics’ free-throw defense looks good. – 8:24 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Interesting development here in Boston, with the Celtics up 4 midway through the second: Grant Williams hasn’t played yet, and appears to be out of the rotation at least here in the first half. – 8:24 PM
Interesting development here in Boston, with the Celtics up 4 midway through the second: Grant Williams hasn’t played yet, and appears to be out of the rotation at least here in the first half. – 8:24 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Darius Garland is so good at using his quickness to his advantage. – 8:24 PM
#Cavs Darius Garland is so good at using his quickness to his advantage. – 8:24 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics have assisted 10 of their 14 buckets so far. Jayson Tatum & Derrick White have 3 assists each. Sam Hauser also showing why he’s getting minutes tonight. – 8:21 PM
Celtics have assisted 10 of their 14 buckets so far. Jayson Tatum & Derrick White have 3 assists each. Sam Hauser also showing why he’s getting minutes tonight. – 8:21 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum already up to 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists early in the 2nd quarter… – 8:18 PM
Tatum already up to 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists early in the 2nd quarter… – 8:18 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Rob Williams checks in for Derrick White and Mike Muscala moves down to the four. Looks like Grant Williams is out of the rotation for the first half at this rate. – 8:16 PM
Rob Williams checks in for Derrick White and Mike Muscala moves down to the four. Looks like Grant Williams is out of the rotation for the first half at this rate. – 8:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
ONE HANDED PUT BACK SLAM FOR TATUM after serving a nice drive and kick to set up the shot. – 8:14 PM
ONE HANDED PUT BACK SLAM FOR TATUM after serving a nice drive and kick to set up the shot. – 8:14 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Full Clippers rotation will be available vs. Golden State tomorrow, the only players ruled out being those on G League assignment (Boston, Diabate, Preston) – 8:13 PM
Full Clippers rotation will be available vs. Golden State tomorrow, the only players ruled out being those on G League assignment (Boston, Diabate, Preston) – 8:13 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Celtics trail Cavaliers, 28-26, after one quarter. Cleveland has 10 second-chance points. Celts allowed 17 in New York Monday. – 8:12 PM
Celtics trail Cavaliers, 28-26, after one quarter. Cleveland has 10 second-chance points. Celts allowed 17 in New York Monday. – 8:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Full Clip tomorrow at Golden State.
Ivica Zubac all set after returning last night for LA Clippers.
Moussa Diabaté will be inactive along with assignments Jason Preston and Brandon Boston Jr. They will be in the G. – 8:12 PM
Full Clip tomorrow at Golden State.
Ivica Zubac all set after returning last night for LA Clippers.
Moussa Diabaté will be inactive along with assignments Jason Preston and Brandon Boston Jr. They will be in the G. – 8:12 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum shooting 22.6% from 3 since the All-Star break now. Just air-balled a 3 to end the quarter. – 8:11 PM
Jayson Tatum shooting 22.6% from 3 since the All-Star break now. Just air-balled a 3 to end the quarter. – 8:11 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Right on target.🎯
@Donovan Mitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Jd5PV23Z2a – 8:11 PM
Right on target.🎯
@Donovan Mitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Jd5PV23Z2a – 8:11 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Wow what a pass from Ricky Rubio to Caris LeVert to end the first quarter!!
#Cavs lead 28-26 at the end of the first. Really good opening quarter on both ends of the floor. They have 7 assists on 11 made shots, and are contesting a number of Boston’s shots. – 8:11 PM
Wow what a pass from Ricky Rubio to Caris LeVert to end the first quarter!!
#Cavs lead 28-26 at the end of the first. Really good opening quarter on both ends of the floor. They have 7 assists on 11 made shots, and are contesting a number of Boston’s shots. – 8:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
No wonder #Cavaliers love Ricky Rubio. Manages some switching off ball away from Tatum and keeps Mobley focused on the rim with time running out, then steals 2 points before the buzzer with an outlet pic.twitter.com/NU7y32SrGE – 8:10 PM
No wonder #Cavaliers love Ricky Rubio. Manages some switching off ball away from Tatum and keeps Mobley focused on the rim with time running out, then steals 2 points before the buzzer with an outlet pic.twitter.com/NU7y32SrGE – 8:10 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
10 of the Cavs’ 28 points came on second chances.
Muscala and Hauser played in the first quarter, but no Grant Williams. – 8:10 PM
10 of the Cavs’ 28 points came on second chances.
Muscala and Hauser played in the first quarter, but no Grant Williams. – 8:10 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs came to play tonight. Boston hit some really tough shots, but the Cavs absolutely have showed up for this one on both ends of the floor. – 8:09 PM
#Cavs came to play tonight. Boston hit some really tough shots, but the Cavs absolutely have showed up for this one on both ends of the floor. – 8:09 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I like that Mazzulla is going back to the Jaylen 10 minute 1st Q stint and Tatum out early and back for the final couple and starting the 2nd. This was the standard and then they got away from it. I like this more. – 8:09 PM
I like that Mazzulla is going back to the Jaylen 10 minute 1st Q stint and Tatum out early and back for the final couple and starting the 2nd. This was the standard and then they got away from it. I like this more. – 8:09 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
JB with the tough floater over Evan Mobley 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/hEaGM7eESm – 8:09 PM
JB with the tough floater over Evan Mobley 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/hEaGM7eESm – 8:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Somehow, someway Derrick White needs to play more when the #Celtics are healthy. – 8:07 PM
Somehow, someway Derrick White needs to play more when the #Celtics are healthy. – 8:07 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs and Celtics already with six lead changes and two ties in the first nine-plus minutes. – 8:05 PM
#Cavs and Celtics already with six lead changes and two ties in the first nine-plus minutes. – 8:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Per Basketball Reference:
The Celtics have a 96.5% chance of landing the 1 or 2 seed in the East, and a 3% chance of being the 3 seed.
The Cavs have a 4.6% chance at the 1 or 2 seed and a 46.3% chance of landing the 3 seed.
Unlikely tonight is a tiebreaker concern – 8:05 PM
Per Basketball Reference:
The Celtics have a 96.5% chance of landing the 1 or 2 seed in the East, and a 3% chance of being the 3 seed.
The Cavs have a 4.6% chance at the 1 or 2 seed and a 46.3% chance of landing the 3 seed.
Unlikely tonight is a tiebreaker concern – 8:05 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Derrick White doing Derrick White things. pic.twitter.com/yUB69wmLG7 – 8:04 PM
Derrick White doing Derrick White things. pic.twitter.com/yUB69wmLG7 – 8:04 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Feels like the #Cavs have been really great defensively so far and then you look up and Boston is shooting 56% from the floor. That just doesn’t feel sustainable with the type of defensive effort the Cavs have given so far. – 8:03 PM
Feels like the #Cavs have been really great defensively so far and then you look up and Boston is shooting 56% from the floor. That just doesn’t feel sustainable with the type of defensive effort the Cavs have given so far. – 8:03 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
DG stays ready. 🫡
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/nsacT83PqJ – 8:03 PM
DG stays ready. 🫡
@Darius Garland | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/nsacT83PqJ – 8:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Nice move by Mazzulla. White is already connecting the key offensive players from the starting lineup with Brogdon. Can Cavs counter with size and make them pay? – 8:02 PM
Nice move by Mazzulla. White is already connecting the key offensive players from the starting lineup with Brogdon. Can Cavs counter with size and make them pay? – 8:02 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Another slap-down blocked shot at someone’s waist for Derrick White – 7:59 PM
Another slap-down blocked shot at someone’s waist for Derrick White – 7:59 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics went super small with Smart, Brogdon, White, Brown & Horford against the Cavs’ double big lineup. Got up and down the floor with pace – 7:59 PM
Celtics went super small with Smart, Brogdon, White, Brown & Horford against the Cavs’ double big lineup. Got up and down the floor with pace – 7:59 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Smart-Brown-Tatum-Horford-Rob reunited for a ninth game. The best starting lineup in the #NBA from last season is now -11.8 per 100 in 53 mins. after Rob missed most of the 1st half. Tonight’s just their 4th start of the year. – 7:59 PM
Smart-Brown-Tatum-Horford-Rob reunited for a ninth game. The best starting lineup in the #NBA from last season is now -11.8 per 100 in 53 mins. after Rob missed most of the 1st half. Tonight’s just their 4th start of the year. – 7:59 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Evan Mobley defending Jaylen Brown is really, really fun. – 7:58 PM
Evan Mobley defending Jaylen Brown is really, really fun. – 7:58 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Subtle shift, as Tatum is back to being the first sub out. He’d been playing the entire first quarter most often recently. Maybe an attempt to get him going again by anchoring the second unit again. – 7:58 PM
Subtle shift, as Tatum is back to being the first sub out. He’d been playing the entire first quarter most often recently. Maybe an attempt to get him going again by anchoring the second unit again. – 7:58 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
We said it before, we’ll say it again: FEED YOUR BIGS.👏
@Evan Mobley | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/RfFp6RHwfg – 7:57 PM
We said it before, we’ll say it again: FEED YOUR BIGS.👏
@Evan Mobley | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/RfFp6RHwfg – 7:57 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Well, this is not at all like the Philadelphia game before the All-Star break, something #Cavs Donovan Mitchell referenced earlier today after shootaround. One of the learning experiences the young Cavs have benefited from this season. – 7:57 PM
Well, this is not at all like the Philadelphia game before the All-Star break, something #Cavs Donovan Mitchell referenced earlier today after shootaround. One of the learning experiences the young Cavs have benefited from this season. – 7:57 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
A few costly threes allowed to Darius Garland on in-bounds following initial #Celtics stops keep #Cavaliers in it then shoot them ahead. Cleveland keeping C’s on the perimeter, 14-13. – 7:54 PM
A few costly threes allowed to Darius Garland on in-bounds following initial #Celtics stops keep #Cavaliers in it then shoot them ahead. Cleveland keeping C’s on the perimeter, 14-13. – 7:54 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
We’re finally back home tonight and the key to the game is containing Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs.
Catch all the action now on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/zvvD5vRuqh – 7:53 PM
We’re finally back home tonight and the key to the game is containing Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs.
Catch all the action now on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/zvvD5vRuqh – 7:53 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Great start to the game from Robert Williams. Super active. Ton of deflections. Getting up for lobs and seeing the floor well – 7:52 PM
Great start to the game from Robert Williams. Super active. Ton of deflections. Getting up for lobs and seeing the floor well – 7:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
That’s the kind of connection you need to see between Horford and Rob for this group to thrive in the half court – 7:49 PM
That’s the kind of connection you need to see between Horford and Rob for this group to thrive in the half court – 7:49 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Great start for Al Horford with 5 points and a nice assist to Rob Williams for the lob dunk. – 7:49 PM
Great start for Al Horford with 5 points and a nice assist to Rob Williams for the lob dunk. – 7:49 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Something different with Eddie Palladino’s pregame introductions tonight: “The head coach of the Boston Celtics, Joe Mazzulla.”
No “interim” required. – 7:46 PM
Something different with Eddie Palladino’s pregame introductions tonight: “The head coach of the Boston Celtics, Joe Mazzulla.”
No “interim” required. – 7:46 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I’ll be very curious what the initial defensive assignments for the #Cavs are tonight. We’ve seen Evan Mobley defending more of the opposition’s best wings lately. Wonder if he’s on Tatum tonight. – 7:44 PM
I’ll be very curious what the initial defensive assignments for the #Cavs are tonight. We’ve seen Evan Mobley defending more of the opposition’s best wings lately. Wonder if he’s on Tatum tonight. – 7:44 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Tap in, Cavs Fans!
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PLAY NOW: https://t.co/qBx7WKckYg pic.twitter.com/b4Phf4y9sd – 7:37 PM
Tap in, Cavs Fans!
$10,000 cash will be given away this season along with premium Cavs tickets, team shop gift cards, and more when you play Cavs Pick ‘Em presented by @fuboTV! #ad
PLAY NOW: https://t.co/qBx7WKckYg pic.twitter.com/b4Phf4y9sd – 7:37 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
TIME TO TUNE-IN.
📺 #CavsCeltics on @espn pic.twitter.com/OcktkmeeTH – 7:30 PM
TIME TO TUNE-IN.
📺 #CavsCeltics on @espn pic.twitter.com/OcktkmeeTH – 7:30 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Celtics and Bucks have been a step above the rest this season 🙌
(via NBA Countdown) pic.twitter.com/B5tCKjHMIu – 7:21 PM
The Celtics and Bucks have been a step above the rest this season 🙌
(via NBA Countdown) pic.twitter.com/B5tCKjHMIu – 7:21 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Cavs at Celtics – TD Garden – March 1, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Issac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
OUT: Boston: Gallinari Cleveland: None
(Boston is 3-0 with this starting five) pic.twitter.com/PKlazlqQE2 – 7:13 PM
Cavs at Celtics – TD Garden – March 1, 2023 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Issac Okoro, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
OUT: Boston: Gallinari Cleveland: None
(Boston is 3-0 with this starting five) pic.twitter.com/PKlazlqQE2 – 7:13 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showing love to the fans
🍿: Cavs-Celtics
📺: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/3Rmvo3p9MY – 7:09 PM
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showing love to the fans
🍿: Cavs-Celtics
📺: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN pic.twitter.com/3Rmvo3p9MY – 7:09 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Marcus Smart can’t connect on his patented warmup trick shot but is all smiles either way pic.twitter.com/ngYtFxtkCe – 7:02 PM
Marcus Smart can’t connect on his patented warmup trick shot but is all smiles either way pic.twitter.com/ngYtFxtkCe – 7:02 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Almost SHOWTIME!
BIG game in Boston tonight – let’s get you set for it. Join us now on @BallySportsCLE pic.twitter.com/qDQQRVImN8 – 6:59 PM
Almost SHOWTIME!
BIG game in Boston tonight – let’s get you set for it. Join us now on @BallySportsCLE
pic.twitter.com/qDQQRVImN8 – 6:59 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
A little peel behind the curtain as Marcus Smart was mic’d up for pregame shoot around, needs help getting all the wires off pic.twitter.com/XBImmvhdaE – 6:56 PM
A little peel behind the curtain as Marcus Smart was mic’d up for pregame shoot around, needs help getting all the wires off pic.twitter.com/XBImmvhdaE – 6:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Lots of local Lakers fans — rivals the Warriors & Celtics for biggest non-Thunder fanbase at a game this season pic.twitter.com/Zsv6KerFtO – 6:53 PM
Lots of local Lakers fans — rivals the Warriors & Celtics for biggest non-Thunder fanbase at a game this season pic.twitter.com/Zsv6KerFtO – 6:53 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Who Rules the East: Celtics or Bucks? | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast Powered by @HireOnLinkedIn & @upside twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:45 PM
Who Rules the East: Celtics or Bucks? | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast Powered by @HireOnLinkedIn & @upside twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:45 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Starting 5⃣ tonight in Beantown. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/KdSK1TO2OJ – 6:44 PM
Starting 5⃣ tonight in Beantown. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/KdSK1TO2OJ – 6:44 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Big applause for Ricky Rubio as he heads back to the locker room pregame – 6:40 PM
Big applause for Ricky Rubio as he heads back to the locker room pregame – 6:40 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
A masked Jaylen Brown getting shots up pregame pic.twitter.com/njMQS7GURn – 6:23 PM
A masked Jaylen Brown getting shots up pregame pic.twitter.com/njMQS7GURn – 6:23 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck shows off his championship ring to a few lucky fans pregame pic.twitter.com/215lvHDto6 – 6:21 PM
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck shows off his championship ring to a few lucky fans pregame pic.twitter.com/215lvHDto6 – 6:21 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to sign guard Sam Merrill to a 10-day contract out of their NBA G League Charge affiliate, sources tell me and @Kelsey Russo. – 6:20 PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to sign guard Sam Merrill to a 10-day contract out of their NBA G League Charge affiliate, sources tell me and @Kelsey Russo. – 6:20 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum pulls up from deep pregame, earns a few oohs and aahs from fans ahead of Celtics-Cavs pic.twitter.com/nnCOnRdP6c – 6:18 PM
Tatum pulls up from deep pregame, earns a few oohs and aahs from fans ahead of Celtics-Cavs pic.twitter.com/nnCOnRdP6c – 6:18 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
The #Celtics are content to live or die by the three, but is an adjustment needed on off shooting nights? bostonglobe.com/2023/02/28/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 6:14 PM
The #Celtics are content to live or die by the three, but is an adjustment needed on off shooting nights? bostonglobe.com/2023/02/28/spo… via @BostonGlobe – 6:14 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“Our last game against Boston has nothing to do with tonight,” says Thibs whose team has won six straight. pic.twitter.com/ZbSPSxCPBc – 6:02 PM
“Our last game against Boston has nothing to do with tonight,” says Thibs whose team has won six straight. pic.twitter.com/ZbSPSxCPBc – 6:02 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The great @Stephen A. Smith working the crowd here in Boston pic.twitter.com/1kgTze6wSb – 5:54 PM
The great @Stephen A. Smith working the crowd here in Boston pic.twitter.com/1kgTze6wSb – 5:54 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Here for the tea party.
@stockx | #ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/1ppte3sSwq – 5:53 PM
Here for the tea party.
@stockx | #ad | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/1ppte3sSwq – 5:53 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Mike Muscala, originally listed as questionable, will play tonight.
I think he can have a big role spreading out the Cavs bigs – 5:51 PM
Mike Muscala, originally listed as questionable, will play tonight.
I think he can have a big role spreading out the Cavs bigs – 5:51 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla on first 2 #Celtics #Cavaliers games: “They outshot us by 16, so we’ve really got to get more shots. because of their rim protection … we’ve got to value the basketball … we gave up a couple late game off. reb … as much as it’s about the size, it’s their activity.” – 5:49 PM
Mazzulla on first 2 #Celtics #Cavaliers games: “They outshot us by 16, so we’ve really got to get more shots. because of their rim protection … we’ve got to value the basketball … we gave up a couple late game off. reb … as much as it’s about the size, it’s their activity.” – 5:49 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla on first 2 #Celtics #Cavaliers games: “They outshot us by 16, so we’ve really got to get more shots. because of their rim protection … we’ve got to value the basketball … we gave up a couple late game off. reb … as much as it’s about the size, it’s their actuivity” – 5:49 PM
Mazzulla on first 2 #Celtics #Cavaliers games: “They outshot us by 16, so we’ve really got to get more shots. because of their rim protection … we’ve got to value the basketball … we gave up a couple late game off. reb … as much as it’s about the size, it’s their actuivity” – 5:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On Friday, Nikola Jokić has a chance to shoot 50%+ from the field for his 50th game in a row.
It’s currently the 3rd longest streak in NBA history behind Robert Williams (74 games and counting) and Rudy Gobert (64 games).
Jokić has shot 42-of-99 from 3 during the streak (42%). – 5:39 PM
On Friday, Nikola Jokić has a chance to shoot 50%+ from the field for his 50th game in a row.
It’s currently the 3rd longest streak in NBA history behind Robert Williams (74 games and counting) and Rudy Gobert (64 games).
Jokić has shot 42-of-99 from 3 during the streak (42%). – 5:39 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nets, Blazers, Warriors, Nuggets, 76ers, and Clippers all rank in the top 10 for 3P% in wins and in losses. No team has nearly the same drop off as the Celtics in shooting percentage either. – 5:27 PM
Nets, Blazers, Warriors, Nuggets, 76ers, and Clippers all rank in the top 10 for 3P% in wins and in losses. No team has nearly the same drop off as the Celtics in shooting percentage either. – 5:27 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics shoot the same number of 3s in wins and losses, but connect on those shots at very different rates. (Several teams are top 10 for 3P% in both wins and losses)
Wins:
– 2nd in 3PA (42.1)
– 6th in 3P% (40.5)
Loses:
– 2nd in 3PA (42.1)
– 29th in 3P% (30.9) – 5:23 PM
Celtics shoot the same number of 3s in wins and losses, but connect on those shots at very different rates. (Several teams are top 10 for 3P% in both wins and losses)
Wins:
– 2nd in 3PA (42.1)
– 6th in 3P% (40.5)
Loses:
– 2nd in 3PA (42.1)
– 29th in 3P% (30.9) – 5:23 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mike Muscala warming up 2+ hours before tip ahead of Celtics-Cavs in Boston.
Muscala is still listed as Questionable for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/pE6YKktfcy – 5:09 PM
Mike Muscala warming up 2+ hours before tip ahead of Celtics-Cavs in Boston.
Muscala is still listed as Questionable for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/pE6YKktfcy – 5:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Big one tonight between the #Celtics and #Cavaliers. Any pregame thoughts/questions while I head in? – 5:04 PM
Big one tonight between the #Celtics and #Cavaliers. Any pregame thoughts/questions while I head in? – 5:04 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Me and Bam both know that’s a lie.”
Marcus Smart had some HEAT for Bam Adebayo about last year’s DPOY 🔥
(via @malika_andrews) pic.twitter.com/Qwyv3U0CUz – 4:49 PM
“Me and Bam both know that’s a lie.”
Marcus Smart had some HEAT for Bam Adebayo about last year’s DPOY 🔥
(via @malika_andrews) pic.twitter.com/Qwyv3U0CUz – 4:49 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Getting drafted to the Celtics was the best thing for Kendrick Perkins.”
When @Kendrick Perkins joined @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine he gave all the credit to the @Celtics organization for turning him into a true professional
#BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/XHvihabyhv – 4:31 PM
“Getting drafted to the Celtics was the best thing for Kendrick Perkins.”
When @Kendrick Perkins joined @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine he gave all the credit to the @Celtics organization for turning him into a true professional
#BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/XHvihabyhv – 4:31 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Passing through the Atlanta airport and wondering if they tactically schedule the Boston flights for the gate right next to the Dunkin’ Donuts pic.twitter.com/sVJOhRoLwA – 3:24 PM
Passing through the Atlanta airport and wondering if they tactically schedule the Boston flights for the gate right next to the Dunkin’ Donuts pic.twitter.com/sVJOhRoLwA – 3:24 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
After a 33 pitch 1st, Hunter Brown relieved by Ryan Pressly to start the 2nd. Brown allowed a 1B, 2 R (1 earned), issued 2 BB & HBP. Another reached via catcher’s interference. He struck out Wilyer Abreu to end the 1st. Abreu was traded to BOS by HOU in Christian Vazquez deal. – 1:34 PM
After a 33 pitch 1st, Hunter Brown relieved by Ryan Pressly to start the 2nd. Brown allowed a 1B, 2 R (1 earned), issued 2 BB & HBP. Another reached via catcher’s interference. He struck out Wilyer Abreu to end the 1st. Abreu was traded to BOS by HOU in Christian Vazquez deal. – 1:34 PM