Celtics vs Cavaliers Sunday Matinee Game: Live Updates

The Boston Celtics kicked off their three-game road trip with an impressive 109-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Sunday’s matinee game. What really made the difference was Boston’s stellar defense in the second quarter, holding the Cavs to just 10 points on 4-of-25 shooting (0-14 from 3-PT range). Although Cleveland managed to cut their 26-point deficit to single digits in the second half, they couldn’t quite complete the comeback.

Leading the charge for the Celtics were Jaylen Brown with 23 points and Jayson Tatum with 20 points. Payton Pritchard (18 points) and Baylor Scheierman (16 points) also made notable contributions off the bench.

Boston’s next challenge will be facing off against the San Antonio Spurs, who hold the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.

Overall, it was a fantastic win for the Celtics, who now hold a 3-0 record against Cleveland this season. It’s clear that the team is in good form, with players like Brown, Tatum, and Scheierman stepping up when it matters most. Stay tuned for more updates on their upcoming games and performance!