With five three-pointers (20 points) in the 4th period by Dean Wade and after they won the challenge0.7 to go, the Cavaliers ended the Celtics’ 11-game winning streak with a 105-104 victory at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
In particular, Tatum took the last attempt for the visitors’ winning shot, and the officials fouled Garland, sending the Celtics star to the line of scrimmage. At that point the Cavs made a challenge in the phase and the referees determined that Tatum’s leg caused the contact.
Wade had a career-high 23 points, while Jarrett Allen had 21 points and Darius Garland had a double-double with 16 points and 11 assists for the Cavs, who also had 8/11 three-pointers in the last period. Giorgi Niang had two very important three-pointers in the home team’s streak.
Leading scorer for Boston with 26 points was Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points and Jaylen Brown scored 21, as the Celtics lost for the first time since February 1st.
NBA results in detail
Cavaliers-Celtics 105-104
Heat-Pistons 118-110
Knicks-Hawks 100-116
Raptors-Pelicans 98-139
Mavericks-Pacers 120-137
Nuggets-Suns Ongoing
Nets-Sixers 112-107
Hornets-Magic 89-101
Rockets-Spurs 114-101
Source: Sport Fm
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