The Cleveland Cavaliers showcased their resilience and determination as they mounted an astonishing comeback to secure a thrilling victory over the Boston Celtics. Trailing by a staggering 22 points in the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers defied the odds and turned the game on its head.
“The Celtics appeared poised for their 12th consecutive victory as they surged to a 93-71 lead entering the final quarter. However, Dean Wade orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, netting the winning shot with just 19 seconds left on the clock.
Expressing his gratitude, Wade credited his teammates for their trust in him, which fueled his confidence and determination. He finished the game with an impressive 23 points, sinking six of nine three-point attempts and grabbing eight rebounds.
Despite the absence of key players Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus, the Cavaliers, positioned third in the Eastern Conference with a 40-21 record, capitalized on Boston’s late collapse.
Boston, maintaining their stronghold atop the Eastern Conference at 48-13, acknowledged their sudden slump. Coach Joe Mazzulla attributed the loss to a cold shooting streak and commended Wade’s stellar performance.
In other matchups, the Phoenix Suns narrowly secured a 117-107 overtime triumph over the Denver Nuggets, despite a late scoring drought. Kevin Durant’s 35-point effort, coupled with Grayson Allen’s 28 points, including eight three-pointers, propelled the Suns to victory.
Meanwhile, despite Luka Doncic’s outstanding 39-point triple-double performance, which included 10 rebounds and 11 assists, the Dallas Mavericks fell short in a 137-120 defeat against the Indiana Pacers.”