The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-123 in a thrilling overtime game on Sunday night. Grant Williams proved to be the hero of the game by sinking two clutch free throws in the closing seconds of the game.

The Celtics started the game strong, taking a 31-25 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Cavaliers fought back, tying the game at 56-56 at halftime. The Celtics managed to take a six-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers came back to tie the game at 114-114 at the end of regulation.

In overtime, the Celtics took control, with Williams making a key steal and then sinking two free throws to seal the victory. Williams finished the game with 19 points and 9 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points and 10 rebounds.

Despite the win, the Celtics struggled with turnovers and defensive lapses throughout the game. Head coach Ime Udoka acknowledged these issues, stating that the team needs to clean up their mistakes and focus on improving their defense.

Overall, the Celtics showed resilience and determination in this hard-fought victory. The team will look to build on this momentum as they continue their playoff push in the competitive Eastern Conference.