Jaylen Brown scored 34 points (16 in the first quarter), and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101.
The Celtics took control with a 23-9 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 23.
Robert Williams III had a career-high 21 points (20 in the paint), 11 rebounds and 7 assists on 10 for 12 shooting.
For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland had 28 points, 6 assists and 3 steals, and Cedi Osman went 1 for 7 from 3. Kevin Love had 18 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
The Celtics shot 46.7% from the field and 36.7% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 39.1% and 23.7%. The Cavaliers outscored the Celtics 48-23 off the bench. The Cavaliers’ starters were outscored 21-11 in 8 minutes together.