Boston Celtics 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 115
NBA · 2025-11-30 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 117–115 on 2025-11-30 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:01 swung win probability 65% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 26 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q2 0:01 swung win probability 65% → 25%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 4:56 (win probability 22% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 4:18 | 76% → 43% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q2 0:01 | 65% → 25% |
| Boston Celtics | 14–0 | Q3 4:56 | 22% → 0% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q4 10:53 | 1% → 13% |