Jaylen Brown nearly recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell led the way with 30 points, while Evan Mobley added 24 points and 8 rebounds.
The Celtics narrowly escaped with a 117–115 victory, fueled by a season-high 42 points from Payton Pritchard . Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers - Diffuser 1
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 Jaylen Brown nearly recorded a triple-double with 23
In the 2025-26 NBA season, the asserted their dominance over the Cleveland Cavaliers , completing a 3-0 regular-season series sweep. Their final encounter on March 8, 2026, highlighted the different trajectories of both teams as they approached the postseason. Season Sweep and Key Matchups Cleveland cut a 26-point deficit down to 8
The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers in all three of their scheduled meetings during the 2025-26 campaign: