The Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-98 on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. It was the most recent regular-season Celtics vs Cavaliers game, and it completed Boston's 3-0 season sweep. Below are the full match player stats and team totals from the ESPN box score.
Celtics vs Cavaliers at a glance: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 98 · March 8, 2026 · Rocket Arena, Cleveland · Attendance 19,432. Top scorers: Donovan Mitchell 30 (CLE), Evan Mobley 24 (CLE), Jaylen Brown 23 (BOS), Jayson Tatum 20 (BOS).
It was Jayson Tatum's second game back from a torn right Achilles tendon. Boston built a 56-36 halftime lead and held off a Cleveland comeback in the second half.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 35 | 21 | 30 | 23 | 109 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 26 | 10 | 33 | 29 | 98 |
Celtics Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 38 | 23 | 9 | 8 |
| Jayson Tatum | 27 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| Payton Pritchard | 35 | 18 | 3 | 7 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 26 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| Sam Hauser | 24 | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Neemias Queta | 36 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
Sam Hauser made all five of his field goals from three-point range (5 of 10), matching the line on PlainTextSports. Baylor Scheierman added a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Cavaliers Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 33 | 30 | 7 | 5 |
| Evan Mobley | 31 | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| James Harden | 38 | 19 | 4 | 10 |
Cleveland played without center Jarrett Allen, who was out with a right knee injury. Coach Kenny Atkinson said Allen was "trending better," according to the Associated Press.
Team Stats
| Stat | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 37-84 (44.0%) | 35-86 (40.7%) |
| Three-pointers | 15-38 | 13-45 |
| Free throws | 20-22 | 15-21 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 42 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 7 |
What the Stats Show
The game turned in the second quarter, when Boston held Cleveland to 10 points. The Cavaliers outscored the Celtics 62-53 after halftime, but went 13 of 45 from three and could not close the gap. Boston's 20 of 22 free throws and seven-rebound edge also helped.
The win moved Boston to 43-21, within three games of the East-leading Detroit Pistons (see our Pistons vs Magic player stats), and dropped Cleveland to 39-25. It also ended the Cavaliers' seven-game home winning streak.
All Recent Celtics vs Cavaliers Games
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | Celtics 125, Cavaliers 105 | TD Garden |
| November 30, 2025 | Celtics 117, Cavaliers 115 | Rocket Arena |
| March 8, 2026 | Celtics 109, Cavaliers 98 | Rocket Arena |
| October 8, 2026 (preseason) | Celtics 124, Cavaliers 113 | Rocket Arena |
The teams did not meet in the 2026 playoffs. Their next regular-season game is scheduled for December 28, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won the last Celtics vs Cavaliers game?
Boston won the last regular-season meeting 109-98 on March 8, 2026. The Celtics also won a preseason game 124-113 on October 8, 2026.
Who scored the most points in Celtics vs Cavaliers?
Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 30 points for Cleveland. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
When do the Celtics and Cavaliers play next?
December 28, 2026, at TD Garden.
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Stats were checked against the ESPN box score and PlainTextSports on November 8, 2026. Minutes are rounded to the nearest whole minute.