Celtics End Cavaliers' 15-Game Winning Streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers' impressive 15-game winning streak came to an end with a narrow 120-117 defeat to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points, while Donovan Mitchell scored 35 for the Cavaliers, who cut a 21-point deficit down to just two late in the game. Despite a strong second-half performance, the Cavaliers could not overcome the Celtics' early lead bolstered by their 54% shooting from three-point range. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson noted the Celtics' 'playoff force' as a key factor in their victory, highlighting the difference in intensity between the teams. This loss marks the first for the Cavaliers this season, while the Celtics continued their strong play, now holding a 12-3 record. The matchup was part of the newly introduced NBA Cup, which adds competitive stakes to the regular season.