Commentary: End-of-game execution is a problem, and the Celtics didn’t look so invincible in a late collapse their winning streak at 11.

Cleveland outscores Boston 34-17 in the final period – with Dean Wade scoring 20 of his 23 points – and hand the Celtics their first loss since Feb. 1.

Boston, who lost to Golden State in the 2022 NBA Finals, made an impression on the Warriors in a 140-88 win Sunday.

Boston builds a 44-point halftime lead en route to the third most lopsided win in franchise history.

Jayson Tatum scores 32 points and Boston wins despite Luka Doncic recording his second straight triple-double.

Boston extends its winning streak to 9 and posts its 25th consecutive home win over an Eastern Conference opponent.

Boston is well on its way to securing home-court advantage in the playoffs, but is focused on improving, not the standings.

Jaylen Brown scores 30 points as Boston wins in New York, 116-102.