Celtics End Cavaliers' Historic 15-Game Winning Streak

Boston's three-point barrage and disciplined defense secured a 120-117 win, handing Cleveland its first loss of the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' 15-0 start, the best in franchise history and tied for the second-best in NBA history, ended in a narrow loss to the Boston Celtics.
Boston's efficient three-point shooting (53.7%) and strong performances from Jayson Tatum (33 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists) and Al Horford (20 points, 4 three-pointers) proved decisive.
Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell led a late comeback attempt with 35 points but fell short, while Darius Garland struggled, shooting just 3-of-21 from the field.
Both teams were impacted by injuries; Cleveland missed key players like Darius Garland (groin soreness) and Caris LeVert, while Boston played without Kristaps Porzingis.
The Cavaliers will look to rebound in their upcoming home game against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, who are dealing with significant roster injuries and a six-game road losing streak.