Jayson Tatum Scores 25 Points In Boston Victory

Celtics Edge Cavaliers in Season Opener

Jayson Tatum Scores 25 Points in Boston Victory

Kyrie Irving Adds 22 Points for Celtics

The Boston Celtics opened their season with a hard-fought 102-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night at the TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, while Kyrie Irving added 22 points and 9 assists. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 7 points at any point. The Celtics took a 5-point lead into the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers quickly tied the game at 92-92 with about 5 minutes remaining.

The Celtics then went on a 6-0 run to take a 98-92 lead with less than 2 minutes to play. The Cavaliers got within 3 points, but they were unable to complete the comeback.

The Celtics outrebounded the Cavaliers 50-38 and shot 47.5% from the field compared to 41.8% for the Cavaliers.

The Celtics will now host the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, while the Cavaliers will travel to Toronto to face the Raptors.