BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics coasted to their fifth straight victory with a 123-103 win over the struggling Cavaliers.
Cleveland has dropped five straight.
Terry Rozier started in place of the ill Kyrie Irving and scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half. He added eight rebounds and six assists and shot 6 for 6 and scored 16 points in the opening quarter.
Jaylen Brown scored 23 points for Boston, which won its 10th straight at home.
Cedi Osman led the Cavaliers with 25 points.