Cavaliers Win Nail-Biter Against Celtics

Mar 5 2024 Final Score: 105-104

In a thrilling NBA matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Boston Celtics 105-104 on March 5, 2024. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the contest. In the end, it was a clutch three-pointer from Cavs star Darius Garland with just seconds remaining that sealed the victory for Cleveland.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who finished with a game-high 32 points. Jaylen Brown also contributed with 25 points, while Marcus Smart added 18 points. However, the Cavs' defense proved to be too much for the Celtics in the fourth quarter, as they held Boston to just 16 points in the final period.

With the win, the Cavaliers improve to 46-28 on the season and move into a tie for second place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics, meanwhile, fall to 48-26 and remain in first place in the East. The two teams will meet again on March 7th in Cleveland for a rematch.