James scores 19 points; Irving misses shots – 11+9 for the Celtics; 6 players score in double figures as Celtics defeat Cavaliers decisively
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On January 4th, Beijing time, the two powerhouses of the East met in a match in which the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 102-88 at home. The Celtics (31-10) have won four games in a row, maintaining their first-place position in the East. Jason Tatum scored 15 points, Jaylen Brown had 14 points and 8 rebounds, Kyrie Irving made 5 of 14 attempts for 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Al Horford contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds. Terry Rozier, who came in as a substitute, scored 20 points, while Marcus Smart scored 15 points. The Cavaliers (25-13) were only 34% accurate from the field; LeBron James scored 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, JR Smith added 10 points, Kyle Korver, who played off the bench, scored 15 points, and Jeff Green contributed 13 points.
The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers, showing their strength and remaining unbeaten at the top of the East.