nba Game Recap
Cleveland Defeats Boston 132-123 - Recap
The Cavaliers got a 41-point performance from Caris LeVert as Cleveland handed Boston a 132-123 defeat on Friday at TD Garden.
The Cavaliers were a +6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 218.5.
Donovan Mitchell had 41 points for Cleveland and Evan Mobley chipped in with 19 points. Caris LeVert had 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Boston got 32 points from Jayson Tatum in a losing cause and another 32 points from Jaylen Brown. Marcus Smart contributed 7 assists for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown had 8 rebounds.
The Cavaliers hit the break losing 75-62 before taking care of business in the second half.
Cleveland had a 42-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Cleveland heads into a battle against the Knicks. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.