Article Summary:

They scored 9 points in the first quarter, a season low for any quarter.

The Celtics, to their credit, did a good job of making the Cavs uncomfortable and pressing on some of Cleveland’s weaknesses over and over.

Darius Garland led the Cavs with 22 points – a new season-high and his second consecutive 20-point game – and hit two free throws with 9.4 seconds left to give the Cavs the win.

Up next: The Cavs host the Celtics again on Monday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

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