Cleveland Cavaliers Overcome Deficit To End Boston Celtics' Seven-Game Winning Streak

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Donovan Mitchell's impressive performance in the fourth quarter led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-111 victory over the Boston Celtics. Scoring 20 of his 35 points in the final period, Mitchell helped Cleveland overcome a 12-point deficit with eight minutes left. This win ended Boston's seven-game winning streak and highlighted the clash between two of the NBA's top teams this season.

Mitchell was flawless in the last quarter, hitting all six of his field goals and four three-pointers. Darius Garland also contributed significantly with 22 points and eight assists, aiding Cleveland in breaking a two-game losing streak. The Cavaliers had previously lost to Boston on November 19, after an impressive 17-1 start to their season.

Despite missing key players Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, Boston put up a strong fight. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Payton Pritchard added 24 points off the bench. Kristaps Porziņģis contributed with 21 points and eight rebounds. However, their efforts weren't enough to secure a win.

The Celtics seemed poised for victory when they led by 12 points after Pritchard's three-pointer with just over eight minutes remaining. However, they went scoreless for nearly four minutes as Cleveland closed the gap with three consecutive three-pointers. Mitchell then scored eight straight points during a crucial run that gave Cleveland a lead they maintained until the end.

In another exciting matchup, the Houston Rockets edged closer to Oklahoma City Thunder by securing a narrow 119-116 win. Fred VanVleet led Houston with a season-high 38 points, helping them achieve their third consecutive victory and close in on first place in the Western Conference.

Alperen Şengün came close to a triple-double with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists for Houston. Dillon Brooks added 16 points, including a pivotal shot that broke a tie late in the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 32 points but couldn't prevent their four-game winning streak from ending.

Mavericks Triumph Over Trail Blazers

Luka Dončić returned from injury to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a thrilling 137-131 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Dončić scored 36 points and provided 13 assists after missing five games due to a wrist injury. His performance was crucial in extending Dallas' winning streak to four games.

Quentin Grimes stepped up with a season-high of 28 points for Dallas, filling in for Klay Thompson who was out injured. Spencer Dinwiddie also contributed with 20 points off the bench as Kyrie Irving missed out due to shoulder soreness. Despite Anfernee Simons' excellent shooting night for Portland, Dallas secured victory in the final minute.

The Mavericks took control late in the game when P.J. Washington hit a decisive three-pointer that sparked a scoring run. This gave them an advantage they held onto until time expired, ensuring another win for Dallas.