Boston Celtics stop Cleveland at 15 straight wins

The clash of the evening between the defending champion, Boston, and the last undefeated team of the season, Cleveland, who had won their first fifteen matches, offered a confusing scenario but ultimately kept its promises in a match also counting for the NBA Cup. After taking off in the middle of the game and counting up to 21 points in advance (79-58, 32nd), the Celtics had to work to keep three small points in advance (120-117) and end to the longest winning streak in Cavaliers history (and the 4th longest to start an NBA season).