Cleveland Cavaliers V Boston Celtics [BEST]

As the 2026 NBA Playoffs begin, both teams have secured high seeds in the East: Celtics 109-98 Cavaliers (Mar 8, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

☘️ The Celtics led by as many as 21 points in the second quarter, fueled by Jayson Tatum's early 14-point burst.

⚔️ Donovan Mitchell (30 pts) and Evan Mobley (24 pts) led a fourth-quarter push to cut the lead to 8, but back-to-back hoops by Payton Pritchard sealed the win for Boston. Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics

Celtics won 117–115 . A nail-biter where Payton Pritchard dropped a season-high 42 points. Mar 8, 2026: Celtics won 109–98 . 🏀 Current Standings & Playoff Outlook

In their most recent regular-season encounter on March 8, 2026, the defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109–98 at Rocket Arena. As the 2026 NBA Playoffs begin, both teams

The Celtics swept the 2025–26 regular-season series .

📊 Cleveland struggled from the perimeter, shooting just 29% from three-point range. 2025–26 Season Series Review A nail-biter where Payton Pritchard dropped a season-high

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers remain elite forces in the Eastern Conference, with Boston currently holding the upper hand in their recent head-to-head history. Sun, Mar 8 Celtics won! Recent Matchup Summary