Dean Wade scores 20 in fourth, Cavs rally to stun Celtics and end winning streak
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dean Wade Scores 20 Points in Fourth Quarter to Stun Boston Celtics 105-104
In a surprising turn of events, the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a shocking victory against the Boston Celtics, ending the NBA’s longest winning streak this season at 11 games. Dean Wade emerged as the hero of the night, scoring 20 points in the fourth quarter alone, outscoring the entire Celtics team.
The Cavs overcame a massive 22-point deficit in the final period, marking the biggest fourth-quarter comeback in franchise history. Travis Kelce, from the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs, was seen urging on the Cleveland crowd from a courtside seat.
Unfortunately, both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley missed the game due to injuries. However, Wade stepped up to the challenge, finishing with a career-high 23 points and sealing the victory with a crucial putback dunk with just 19.1 seconds left on the clock.
The game wasn’t without controversy, as Jayson Tatum appeared to draw a foul on a final shot that would have won the game for the Celtics. However, after a challenge by the Cavs, the call was overturned.
Wade’s exceptional performance did not go unnoticed, with Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff praising his efforts. Jarrett Allen also had an impressive game with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Darius Garland contributed 16 points and 11 assists for the Cavaliers. On the Celtics side, Kristaps Porzingis scored 24 points and Jaylen Brown added 21 points in a losing effort.
The Celtics, who had not lost a game since February 1st following a 52-point win against the Golden State Warriors, will now face defending champion Denver in their next game. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers will visit the Atlanta Hawks in their upcoming matchup.
