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ClippersBoston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Nov 30, 2025
Celtics vs Cavaliers final: the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on November 30, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 28 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Cavaliers | 26 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 115 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 42 PTS Payton Pritchard
- 12 REB Jaylen Brown
- 11 AST Jaylen Brown
Cavaliers
- 27 PTS Evan Mobley
- 14 REB Evan Mobley
- 8 AST Donovan Mitchell
Celtics vs Cavaliers Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walsh F | 38 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 5-6 | -2 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 35 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 37 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3-13 | 1-4 | 12-16 | +16 |
| Xavier Tillman F | 29 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 30 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15-22 | 6-11 | 6-6 | +10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Amari Williams C | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Anfernee Simons G | 27 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-14 | 2-7 | 0-1 | -7 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Josh Minott F | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson F | 34 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6-18 | 5-12 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 38 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7-16 | 3-7 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Darius Garland G | 31 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7-16 | 4-9 | 3-5 | -27 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -31 |
| Evan Mobley F | 38 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-17 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Craig Porter G | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -3 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 22 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +19 |
| Dean Wade FC | 20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 11 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +10 |
Celtics vs Cavaliers Recap
The Celtics beat the Cavaliers by holding off a Cleveland rally that cut an 11-point lead to 2 in the fourth quarter. Boston improved to 11-9, and Cleveland fell to 12-9.
Boston built the gap early. The Celtics outscored Cleveland 30-25 in the second quarter and led 58-51 at halftime. They led 90-79 after three quarters, then lost the fourth 36-27. The Celtics made 23 of 29 free throws, while Cleveland made 9 of 13.
Payton Pritchard scored 42 points for Boston, the most in the game. Jaylen Brown added 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Evan Mobley answered for the Cavaliers with 27 points and 14 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell had 8 assists. Cleveland shot 43 of 94 from the field against Boston's 40 of 81, and the Celtics outrebounded the Cavaliers 46-43.
The number to know: 14 of 40. Boston's 3-point shooting was modest, but those threes, along with the free throws, covered the Cavaliers' 20 of 52 from deep.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 40-81 | Field Goals | 43-94 |
| 49.4% | FG % | 45.7% |
| 14-40 | 3-Pointers | 20-52 |
| 35.0% | 3P % | 38.5% |
| 23-29 | Free Throws | 9-13 |
| 79.3% | FT % | 69.2% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 15 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 19 | Assists | 28 |
| 9 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 17 | Fouls | 22 |
| 21 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 58.0% | 14.6% | 35.7% | 0.284 |
 Cavaliers | 56.4% | 11.5% | 34.0% | 0.096 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, November 30, 20256:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- L @ Timberwolves 115-119 Nov 29, 2025
- W vs Pistons 117-114 Nov 26, 2025
- W vs Magic 138-129 Nov 23, 2025
- L vs Nets 105-113 Nov 21, 2025
- W @ Nets 113-99 Nov 18, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Hawks 123-130 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Raptors 99-110 Nov 24, 2025
- W vs Clippers 120-105 Nov 23, 2025
- W vs Pacers 120-109 Nov 21, 2025
- L vs Rockets 104-114 Nov 19, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 8, 2026 Celtics @ Cavaliers 109-98
- Oct 29, 2025 Cavaliers @ Celtics 105-125
More NBA Games on Nov 30, 2025
- Final
Houston Rockets4-0129
Utah Jazz1-3101Top: Sengun 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2142
Philadelphia 76ers3-1134Top: Maxey 44 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0123
Portland Trail Blazers3-0115Top: Avdija 31 PTS, 19 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-194
New York Knicks1-3116Top: Towns 22 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs2-2112
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1125Top: Edwards 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0115
Sacramento Kings0-4107Top: Edey 32 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3121
Los Angeles Lakers3-1133Top: Dončić 34 PTS, 12 REBBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Celtics vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Cavaliers on Nov 30, 2025?
The Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 42 points.
What are the Celtics and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Celtics were 11-9 and the Cavaliers were 12-9 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Cavaliers?
Payton Pritchard scored 42 for the Celtics. Evan Mobley scored 27 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Celtics vs Cavaliers season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Cavaliers game?
The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 109-98 on Mar 8, 2026 on the road.
Where was Celtics vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Cavaliers?
Celtics-Cavaliers: Q1 28-26, Q2 30-25, Q3 32-28, Q4 27-36.
What is next for the Celtics and Cavaliers?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.