Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers tonight
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Here's what led to the Celtics victory against the Cavaliers, according to the current star player and C's coach.
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Jaylen Brown on rebounding with the Boston Celtics: It's an art form
Star forward Jaylen Brown had much to say about how the team took on the task of cleaning the glass after the Cavaliers win, saying that it is "probably one of the most obvious things in basketball," yet "it makes a huge difference.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, including 13 during a 20-3 run to end the first half that helped the Boston Celtics pull away from Cleveland to win 125-105 on Wednesday night and snap the Cavaliers' three-game winning streak.
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics dominated the final three quarters in a rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 29.
Nevertheless, the Celtics face a long season. The roster is still developing and full of unproven, inexperienced young talent. There will be difficult runs of games, with the bigger test being how connected the team remains when things aren't going according to plan.
Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston. Cleveland is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 234.5. Before locking in any Celtics vs. Cavaliers picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Sam Hauser on bigger role, defense with the Boston Celtics
Under head coach Joe Mazzulla, the Boston Celtics made a name for themselves as one of the most prolific scoring teams in the history of the NBA. And backup Boston forward Sam Hauser came into the league with a reputation as a sniper from beyond the arc matched by few in terms of efficiency.
Jaylen Brown led the hosts with 30 points, with 18 coming in the second quarter. Josh Minott (11 points, 14 rebounds), Payton Pritchard (10 points, 10 assists) and Neemias Queta (10 points, 13 rebounds) all chipped in with double-doubles in what was Minott’s second career start.