The Cavs defeated The Celtics 123-116

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers are the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics
Even before the Cleveland Cavaliers evened up the season series with the Boston Celtics last Friday (Feb. 28) night, there have been astute basketball minds who believe that the Cavs are the biggest threat to the Celtics in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
The Cavs defeated the Celtics 123-116 in Boston despite 83 points from Tatum and Brown
The Boston Celtics fell 123-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home despite a combined 83 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown said he should have done more against Cavaliers’ defensive approach, and other thoughts
â–ª Jayson Tatum has faced just about every defensive coverage imaginable, and most often teams try to wobble him with blitzes, traps and double teams that force another player to beat them. But Tatum is a willing and excellent passer, and this approach sometimes leads to quick advantages for the Celtics closer to the rim.
4 takeaways as Boston Celtics stunned by Cavs after blowing big lead
The Celtics blitzed the Cavaliers right from tipoff, but the Cavs were the better team for the majority of the game.
Celtics hold off Nuggets for 110-103 win behind Jaylen Brown's 22 points, 8 assists
The Boston Celtics nearly blew a 20-point lead for the second consecutive game. Unlike Friday night when they lost at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics prevailed over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon,

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