The game marked only the second appearance for Jayson Tatum after returning from a torn Achilles. He contributed 20 points in 27 minutes.

Boston won 125–105 behind a 30-point performance from Jaylen Brown .

Cleveland cut a 26-point deficit down to 8 points in the fourth quarter, but Pritchard responded with a critical three-pointer and back-to-back baskets to seal the win. "Diffuser 1" Context