Celtics overcome icy start, grab 120-113 win over Cavaliers

Five Celtics starters scored 11 or more points as the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 120-113 Tuesday at TD Garden.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113 Tuesday night at the Garden. Boston’s star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way for the home team, combining for 50 points, and with the win, the Celtics move to 17-5 on the season and 11-0 at home.

The Celtics got out to an icy start, shooting 0-for-9 from 3 to open the game en route to a season-low 21 first quarter points. Boston soon found its offensive footing, however, ending the game 18-for-44 from 3 overall. In total, it was a collective offensive effort for the Celtics, and each of the five starters in green scored 11 or more points. And while the defense wasn’t always pretty, Boston made enough stops down the stretch to survive an ugly opening and dig out a victory.

Let’s take a closer look at a 120-113 Tuesday night victory for the Celtics over the visiting Cavaliers.