Cavs defeat Celtics in Beantown 89-77


BOSTON — LeBron James scored 24 points and pulled down seven rebounds, and Kevin Love added 20 points and eight boards as the Cleveland Cavaliers used a stifling defense in the third and fourth quarters to defeat the Boston Celtics 89-77.

The Cavs trailed by six at halftime, but outscored the Celtics 29-15 in the third quarter to take control of tonight's game.