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Cavs Win Streak Snapped In Beantown
Author: Joe Gabriele
Publication: Cavs.com
WRAP-UP In a matchup pitting two teams riding three-game win streaks, something had to give.
The Cavaliers fell behind early before mounting a strong third quarter rally, but eventually couldn’t close in the fourth as the Celtics snapped Cleveland’s longest win streak since April 2018 – taking the 129-117 decision on Friday afternoon in Beantown.
The Wine & Gold were able to keep Gordon Hayward – who dropped 39 points on Cleveland in the first meeting – and Kemba Walker – who led everyone with 22 in the second – completely in check. But Jaylen Brown went off for 34 points and Jayson Tatum poured in 30 more in Friday’s matchup.
Both teams shot 52 percent from the floor, committed just 11 turnovers and tallied 60 points in the paint. But Boston canned 14 triples to Cleveland’s nine and shot 90 percent from the stripe, which proved to be the difference.
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 32 preview and listings
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
BOSTON -- The Cleveland Cavaliers (9-22) will continue their three-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-19) on Saturday night.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Target Center
TV: FoxSports Ohio
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Dribbles: Again, Cavs Mostly Helpless Against Contending Celtics
Author: Sam Amico
Publication: Si.com
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers' 129-117 loss to the host Boston Celtics on Friday.
1. This is just the way it's going to go for the Cavs vs. really good teams on the road. Basically, it looked as if the Celtics were just toying with them.
2. Every time the Cavs looked like they might make a game of it ... the Celtics turned it on. The Cavs were just sort of helpless when that happened.
3. It wasn't as much an effort issue as it was a deficit in talent. The Celtics are challenging for the Eastern Conference title. The Cavs are challenging for the top pick in the lottery.
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