NBA · Final

Celtics Edge Cavaliers in Tight Contest

117

115

Sunday, November 30, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena

Boston Celtics 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 115, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Boston Celtics beat Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at Rocket Arena, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 117 to 115. This victory extends the Celtics' lead in the season series against the Cavaliers to 3-0, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters. The game was marked by a series of late-game scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats, particularly in the fourth quarter.

Both teams entered this game with solid but contrasting recent performances. The Cavaliers, boasting a home record of 12-9, had struggled recently, holding a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, and they were on a two-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 117.3 points per game, while they allowed 115.6 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 113.2 points while allowing 113.6 points. Their recent form included losses to the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors, with a notable victory against the LA Clippers.

The Celtics, on the other hand, came into the game with an away record of 11-9 and a more favorable recent performance, going 6-4 in their last ten games. They had a scoring average of 116.1 points and allowed 111.9 points during this stretch. Despite their recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they had won their previous game against the Detroit Pistons and were looking to build momentum.

In terms of home and away performance, the Cavaliers had a home record of 4-2 over their last six games, while the Celtics had a mixed away record of 2-3. This game was particularly crucial for the Cavaliers as they aimed to improve their standing at home.

The injury report highlighted the status of Jayson Tatum from the Celtics, who was listed as day-to-day with a knee issue. His availability could have impacted the Celtics' performance, but they managed to secure the win regardless.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Cavaliers favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 234.5. The odds reflected the expectations of a competitive game, and the final outcome certainly lived up to that anticipation.

The conditions at Rocket Arena were conducive to an exciting basketball matchup, and the atmosphere was electric as fans witnessed a tightly contested game. Key moments included Evan Mobley’s dunk and Donovan Mitchell's crucial three-point shots, which kept the Cavaliers in contention until the final buzzer. Payton Pritchard's contributions for the Celtics, including critical free throws, were instrumental in sealing the victory.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a showcase of skill and determination from both teams, with the Celtics ultimately prevailing in a hard-fought battle. The final score not only reflects the competitive nature of the game but also sets the stage for the remainder of the season as both teams continue to vie for playoff positioning.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLE -7.5	234.5 o -112 / u -108	Boston Celtics +230 · Cleveland Cavaliers -285

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Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics

Leaders

PointsEvan Mobley27Cleveland Cavaliers
AssistsDarius Garland8Cleveland Cavaliers
ReboundsEvan Mobley14Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsPayton Pritchard42Boston Celtics
AssistsJaylen Brown11Boston Celtics
ReboundsJaylen Brown12Boston Celtics

Recent form

Cleveland Cavaliers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L2117.3 scored · 115.6 allowed per game4-2 at home

L123-130at Atlanta HawksNov 29
L99-110at Toronto RaptorsNov 25
W120-105vs LA ClippersNov 23
W120-109vs Indiana PacersNov 22
L104-114vs Houston RocketsNov 20
W118-106vs Milwaukee BucksNov 18
W108-100vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 15
L113-126vs Toronto RaptorsNov 14
W130-116at Miami HeatNov 13
L138-140at Miami HeatNov 11

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1116.1 scored · 111.9 allowed per game2-3 away

L115-119at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 29
W117-114vs Detroit PistonsNov 26
W138-129vs Orlando MagicNov 23
L105-113vs Brooklyn NetsNov 22
W113-99at Brooklyn NetsNov 19
W121-118vs LA ClippersNov 16
W131-95vs Memphis GrizzliesNov 13
L100-102at Philadelphia 76ersNov 12
W111-107at Orlando MagicNov 9
L110-123at Orlando MagicNov 8

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Boston Celtics	Cleveland Cavaliers
Field goals	40-81	43-94
Field goal %	49	46
Three-pointers	14-40	20-52
Three-point %	35	38
Free throws	23-29	9-13
Free throw %	79	69
Rebounds	46	43
Offensive rebounds	15	16
Defensive rebounds	31	27
Assists	19	28
Steals	9	7
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	16	13
Team turnovers	3	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	25	20
Fast-break points	16	20
Points in the paint	42	42
Fouls	17	22
Largest lead	21	5

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter89-71Baylor Scheierman makes 28-foot three point jumper (Anfernee Simons assists)
3rd Quarter89-74Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
3rd Quarter90-74Jordan Walsh makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter90-76Evan Mobley makes 1-foot dunk
3rd Quarter90-79Evan Mobley makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter90-81Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes layup (Tyrese Proctor assists)
4th Quarter90-83Tyrese Proctor makes two point shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter92-83Anfernee Simons makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter92-85Jaylon Tyson makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter92-88Tyrese Proctor makes 25-foot three point jumper (De'Andre Hunter assists)
4th Quarter93-88Jordan Walsh makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-88Jordan Walsh makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-90Donovan Mitchell makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter97-90Hugo Gonzalez makes 26-foot three point jumper (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter97-91Darius Garland makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-93Darius Garland makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Evan Mobley assists)
4th Quarter98-93Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-93Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-93Payton Pritchard makes 31-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter104-93Payton Pritchard makes 1-foot two point shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter104-95Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes layup (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter104-97Darius Garland makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter106-97Payton Pritchard makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter106-99Darius Garland makes two point shot
4th Quarter108-99Jordan Walsh makes two point shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter109-99Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-99Payton Pritchard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-102Darius Garland makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter110-103Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-104Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-104Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-104Payton Pritchard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-106Evan Mobley makes dunk
4th Quarter112-109Donovan Mitchell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter114-109Payton Pritchard makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter114-112Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter115-112Payton Pritchard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-112Payton Pritchard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-115Darius Garland makes 26-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter117-115Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2