The Celtics beat the Cavaliers, 117-113, at home to improve to 45-18 on the season. Boston gets its first win against Cleveland this season, and responded in a big way following a frustrating loss to the Knicks on Monday night. Jayson Tatum led the team with 41 points and Al Horford added 23 of his own, including finishing 6/8 from three.

1:00- Chris Forsberg reacts to the win and why it's time for everyone to calm down about Jayson Tatum

9:29- Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Kendrick Perkins join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction after the win. Plus, Abby Chin catches up with Horford and Joe Mazzulla for a pair of 1-on-1 interviews following the game

22:01- Horford explains why the Celtics as a team felt it was important to respond after their loss to the Knicks

22:32- Jaylen Brown reacts to Grant Williams being a DNP due to “matchups” according to Joe Mazzulla

23:52- Tatum shares his thoughts on load management and his high minute total this season, as well as what it’s like going up against a fellow star in Donovan Mitchell

26:20- Check out the best of Perk and Scal from their time calling the game together with Mike Gorman

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