Brown scores 33, leads Celtics win over Cavs

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The Cavaliers' three-game winning streak was snapped

by: The Associated Press

Posted: Jan 24, 2021 / 10:49 PM EST / Updated: Jan 24, 2021 / 10:49 PM EST

Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 20 of his 33 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics snapped their three-game losing streak by cruising to a 141-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kemba Walker added 21 points, Daniel Theis scored 17, Carsen Edwards had 15 and Marcus Smart had 12 for Boston.

The Celtics posted a season high in points in a half, taking a 73-51 edge into intermission.

Brown played just 19 minutes.

Collin Sexton led Cleveland with 13 points, far below his team-leading average of 26.8 per game.

The Cavaliers’ three-game winning streak was snapped.