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The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 125–105 on October 29 at TD Garden, with Jaylen Brown leading the way on 30 points while Sam Hauser added 21 off the bench. Boston's offense clicked efficiently despite a 44.2 percent field-goal rate, compensated by a barrage of three-pointers—the Celtics made 21 from distance and finished with a 129.5 offensive rating. Cleveland struggled significantly in the second quarter, scoring just 18 points, and never recovered; the Cavaliers shot 40.2 percent from the field and committed 14 turnovers against Boston's stingy 129.5 defensive rating. The Celtics dominated the glass with 53 rebounds to Cleveland's 42 and distributed 29 assists, controlling the tempo throughout. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Tyson each scored 19 for the Cavaliers in a losing effort. Boston's depth and three-point prowess proved decisive as the home team pulled away in the second half, underscoring their defensive intensity and offensive versatility early in the season.
