The Celtics claimed a 117-113 victory over the Cavaliers on Wednesday behind big evenings by both Jayson Tatum and Al Horford.
Here are the takeaways.
1. Tatum topped 40 points once again with 41 on 13-for-21 shooting, including 4-for-6 from 3-point range as well as 11-for-14 at the free-throw line. To an extent, he can thank Darius Garland, whose flurry of 3-pointers in the final minute kept the game just competitive enough to justify leaving him on the floor. It also made the Cavaliers foul, which gave Tatum a chance to make a pair of free throws after a 1-for-2 trip to the line prior left him stuck at 39.