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The Boston Celtics edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 117–115 on November 30 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a closely contested matchup that stayed under the Vegas total of 234.5 points. Payton Pritchard led Boston with 42 points, while Evan Mobley paced Cleveland with 27 and Darius Garland added 21. The Celtics shot 49.4 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers, controlling the pace with a 123.5 offensive rating against Cleveland's 118.9. Boston's defense was equally sharp, holding a 118.9 defensive rating while forcing nine steals and four blocks. The fourth quarter proved decisive, with Cleveland's explosive 36-point frame falling just short despite the Cavaliers' 20 made threes and 43 rebounds. Boston's balanced approach—19 assists against 16 turnovers—proved the difference in a tight contest where the Celtics' superior field-goal efficiency and bench scoring depth prevailed. The win positions Boston favorably in the Eastern Conference race as both teams eye playoff positioning.
