Boston led by 22 points very early on Friday, but it didn't take Cleveland long to get back into the game. The post Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers outlast Celtics despite 46 from Jayson Tatum: 7 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.
The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 123-116, despite Jayson Tatum's 46-point, 16-rebound performance, one assist shy of a triple-double. Donovan Mitchell was a key factor for the Cavaliers, scoring 41 points and exploiting the Celtics' defense, particularly in pick-and-roll situations. Evan Mobley contributed significantly as well. The Celtics struggled with their bench, which was outscored 33-6, and were missing several key players. The Cavaliers targeted Sam Hauser defensively in the fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown added 37 points for the Celtics, but the team's bench was underwhelming. The game highlighted Mitchell's dominance against the Celtics, setting the stage for potential future matchups.
