Despite Jays’ masterclass, Cavs mount big comeback to win 123-116 over Celtics

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Coming off of a blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Celtics return home to face off against the Number 1 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. In the final matchup of the season between these two Eastern Conference juggernauts, it was the Cavs that took down the Celtics 123-116 in a dogfight.

Jayson Tatum put on a masterclass with 46 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists on 19-37 shooting while Jaylen Brown scored 37 points on 13-24 shooting but it wasn’t enough. Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points on 13-26 shooting and almost single handedly won the Cavs the game in the second half.

The Cavs rebounding was huge in this game, giving them multiple…