Cavaliers Rally from 22 Points Down, Thanks to Dean Wade’s 20-Point Heroics, Ends Celtics’ Winning Streak!
In a surprising turn of events on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a remarkable comeback, wiping out a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to put an end to the Boston Celtics’ impressive 11-game winning streak. The star of the night was none other than Dean Wade, who outshone prominent players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jrue Holiday.
Despite trailing 93-71 in the fourth quarter, Dean Wade took charge, contributing an astounding 20 points to fuel the Cavaliers’ unlikely comeback. This unexpected victory came in the absence of Donovan Mitchell, sidelined due to knee treatment, adding to the significance of Cleveland’s triumph.
The game’s intensity reached its peak in the final minutes when the Celtics, aiming to secure the win, faced a breakdown of their designed play. As the ball found its way to Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ fate rested on his shoulders. Tatum’s fadeaway jumper with only 0.7 seconds on the clock missed its mark, but a crucial foul call on Darius Garland created a contentious situation.
However, Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff promptly challenged the call, leading to a review that ultimately overturned the decision. Crew Chief Zach Zarba clarified postgame that the foul was rescinded because Tatum’s leg extension, not Garland’s contest, initiated the contact.
Tatum, expressing his disagreement postgame, argued that had the referees allowed the play to continue without a whistle, Kristaps Porzingis could have clinched the win with a putback.
Despite the controversy surrounding the final moments, Jayson Tatum showcased an outstanding performance throughout the game. In the first half, Tatum demonstrated his scoring prowess by tallying 22 points, including an impressive 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. However, the second half told a different story, with Tatum managing only four points, contributing to the Celtics’ loss of control.
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The game initially seemed firmly in Boston’s control, but a crucial lapse allowed the Cavaliers to capitalize and steal the victory. The Celtics, grappling with familiar struggles in clutch situations, saw their 11-game winning streak come to an unexpected end.