Garza scored 22 points as the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113.

October 9th - The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113 . Garza contributed 22 points , 10 rebounds , and 2 assists, while Carter had 17 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists . For the Cavaliers, Tyson scored 14 points , 3 rebounds , and 2 assists; Enaruna added 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers took a 7- point lead. The Celtics then responded with consecutive three-pointers from Scheiman and points from Carter to help them take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led 32-29 . In the second quarter, the Cavaliers kept the score close thanks to Merrill's outside shooting and Hezonja's fast breaks. The Celtics, however, went on an 11-3 run led by Carter and Garza . At halftime, the Celtics led 71-62 .

After switching sides, the Cavaliers briefly tied the score. The Celtics stabilized the situation with free throws and Walsh's three-pointer, but the Cavaliers continued to close the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Celtics led 99-96. In the final quarter, the Celtics went on an 8-2 run. Although the Cavaliers, including Enaruna, managed to score, the Celtics maintained their lead and stabilized the situation with an alley-oop by Mitchell. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 124-113 .

Celtics player statistics

Garza 22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists; Carter 17 points, 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Walsh 16 points , 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Shaiman 16 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Gonzalez 15 points , 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Mitchell 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists; Cernak II 7 points, 8 rebounds , 1 assist; Gray 6 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist

Cavaliers player statistics

Tyson 14 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Enaruna 13 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Mitchell 11 points , 3 assists; Thomas 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Mobley 8 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Merrill 8 points , 1 assist; Bryant 8 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Watson 7 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists; Allen 6 points, 4 rebounds

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