Jayson Tatum looked “back in the flow” on the offensive end, finishing with 20 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a meeting of Eastern Conference contenders.
Tatum provided the defining moment late, drilling a 3-pointer with 1:59 remaining to give Boston a crucial cushion in the final minutes. The shot served as a dagger in a tightly contested game between two teams positioned among the conference’s top challengers.
Late execution decides it
In a matchup that carried the feel of a postseason test, Boston’s ability to convert in closing time proved decisive. Tatum’s late triple capped his scoring night and helped the Celtics close out the Cavaliers down the stretch.
The win added another statement result for Boston against a fellow East contender, with Tatum’s steady production and timely shot-making setting the tone in the game’s biggest moments.