Takeaways as Celtics bounce back with win over Cavaliers
Once again, Jayson Tatum scored over 40 points as the Celtics sought revenge for
their early-season defeats.
“Robert Williams III was the fifth starter for much of last year, but this smaller lineup with Derrick White brings even more switchability and playmaking,” he suggests.
The Boston Celtics finally got the better of the Cleveland Cavaliers on their third attempt this season, winning 117-113 at TD Garden on Wednesday night. Following Monday's loss to the New York Knicks, during which they struggled from 3-point range, the Celtics bounced back by shooting an impressive 50 per cent (16-for-32) from deep.
Jayson Tatum, who had been experiencing a shooting slump, finished with a game-high 41 points. Al Horford contributed 23 points, while Jaylen Brown returned to the lineup with 16 points. Despite Cavs star Donovan Mitchell's 44-point effort, the Celtics held on for the win.
With the victory, the Celtics' season record improved to 45-18. They will aim to maintain their momentum when they take on the Brooklyn Nets at home on Friday. Here are our key takeaways from Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers:
Jayson Tatum finds his form Tatum had struggled in the three games following the All-Star break and particularly disappointed in Monday's game against the Knicks, scoring only 14 points and making just one of his nine 3-point attempts. However, Tatum bounced back in style on Wednesday, overcoming a slow start to the game to produce one of his best performances in recent weeks. He scored 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the second quarter and added another 18 points in the third quarter.
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