Mobley finally found his game, and Mitchell saved the day when it looked like all was lost. Could it generate hope for this spring?

Cleveland Cavaliers face crucial game against Boston Celtics. Evan Mobley leads Defensive Player of the Year race. Kenny Atkinson emerges as Coach of the Year favori

And we did.” What followed was three quarters of frenetic basketball that concluded with 41 points by Mitchell and a breakout night by teammate Evan Mobley that added up to a 123-116 win and a ninth straight victory by the Cavs team that earned a season split with a Celtics team they could very well see in the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics have had a target on their back all season long. After winning the NBA championship last year, they are at the top of the mountain. Every other team in the league is trying to knock them off of the mountain.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) tries to block Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Darius Garland added 20 points and seven assists. Evan Mobley finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds for his 27th double-double to give Cleveland a split in the four-game series with the playoffs jus

It’s a heavyweight clash at the top of the East tonight as the Boston Celtics host a Cleveland Cavaliers team that’s looking to extend its eight-game win streak. Boston won the teams’ last matchup and is still the NBA title betting favorite,

The Cavaliers certainly aren't concerned with their power ranking during the first week of March. Cleveland knows that its postseason performance will determine whether this seaso