With the Boston Celtics on the last game of a three match home stand, the East’s 2nd place team hosted the East’s 2nd last place team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big news on the night was the return of Gordon Hayward into the starting lineup after missing 13 games following hand surgery. From the very start of the game Gordo looked like he hadn’t missed a beat, getting out on the break and gathering on a brilliant pass from Jaylen Brown for an easy lay-up.
Hayward returns as Celtics take care of Cavs, 110-88
