Donovan Mitchell's stellar performance wasn't enough as Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 3. Mitchell scored 33 points but appeared to aggravate a left knee injury. Celtics duo Tatum and Brown combined for 61 points, propelling their team to victory despite a brief rally from the Cavs.
Cleveland struggled on both ends of the floor, failing to contain Tatum and Brown when it mattered most. A slow start in the third quarter doomed the Cavs as Boston opened a significant lead. Despite a solid performance from Evan Mobley and Dean Wade's return, Cleveland couldn't overcome the Celtics' offensive firepower.