The Celtics got a huge performance from Jayson Tatum, but the Cavaliers pulled away late on Friday to claim a 123-116 victory.

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 22 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 123-116 on Friday night in the final regular-season meeting of the Eastern Conference’s top two teams.

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rallied past the Boston Celtics Friday night in an Eastern Conference showdown.

Heading into their final regular season matchup with the Celtics, the Cavs are looking to validate their championship swagger.

The Cavs have won 12 consecutive games for the third time this season. But one element has left them unsatisfied with the history they're making.

Mobley finally found his game, and Mitchell saved the day when it looked like all was lost. Could it generate hope for this spring?

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, passes the ball while pressured by Boston Celtics forward ...

However, this is exactly what happened as the Wine and Gold stunned the crowd at TD Garden, in their 123-116 win over the Celtics. Donovan Mitchell spoke after the game about the team's performance and persistentcy in the victory.

Mitchell's latest scoring explosion marked his first 40-point game of the season and the 19th of his Cavaliers career. When adding in Mitchell's five made threes, he tied Cleveland legend LeBron James for the most games (12) in Cavaliers history with at least 40 points and five threes ( via StatMuse ).

Magic Johnson praised the intense Cavaliers vs. Celtics game, highlighted by Donovan Mitchell's 41 points driving Cleveland's win. Jayson Tatum's outs

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday ...