CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Boston’s seven-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory over the Celtics on Sunday night in the second intense matchup between the Eastern Conference leaders this season.

Mitchell made all six field goal attempts in the fourth period – including four 3-pointers – as the Cavs erased a 12-point deficit. The All-Star guard scored 30 points in the second half after shooting just 2 of 8 from the floor in the first half.

Darius Garland scored 22 points for Cleveland, getting revenge on Boston after the defending NBA champions handed the Cavs their first loss on November 19 after a 15-0 start.

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and Payton Pritchard 24 for the Celtics, who led 93-81 in the fourth before Mitchell took over. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Boston.

The Celtics played without two starters: Jaylen Brown (illness) and Derrick White (foot sprain).

Takeaways

Celtics: Even though they are undermanned, they cause so many problems with their offensive balance and arsenal of outside shooters.

Cavaliers: Mitchell showed why he is one of the league’s best all-around players, overcoming a recent shooting slump (he shot 5 of 23 in a loss to Atlanta on Friday) by making every big play down the stretch .

Key moment

With Boston trailing 113-110 with five seconds left, Pritchard made his first free throw before intentionally missing his second while hoping for a long rebound. However, he was accused of entering the lane too early and giving the ball back to Cleveland. Mitchell then hit two free throws.

Key statistics

Mitchell has shot just 40% (42 of 104) in his last five games.

Next

The Celtics host Miami on Monday, beginning a stretch of four home games in six nights, and the Cavaliers host Washington on Tuesday.

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