Celtics Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Cavaliers, Remain Unbeaten at Home

Key Contributions from Tatum and Brown Lead to Victory, Celtics Coach Mazzulla Highlights Importance of Thriving in Margins

• The Boston Celtics overcame a sluggish start to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-113, maintaining their unbeaten home record.
• Celtics' Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both scored 25 points each, despite struggling with their 3-point shots.
• Celtics' coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the importance of thriving in the margins, pointing out that the Celtics made 26 of 26 free throws while Cleveland was just 6 of 9.
• Celtics and Cavaliers will meet again for a rematch at Boston.
• Celtics' coach Mazzulla appreciated the challenges of the game, stating that the team should be grateful for games like this as it's an opportunity to play playoff basketball.

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