Ahead of their game against the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers have received a significant boost with star guard Darius Garland declared fit to play. His return is crucial as the Cavaliers enjoy a strong season with a 48-10 record.

The Boston Celtics held a 14-point lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter when Jaylen Brown was called for a loose ball foul as he and Darius Garland went after the ball. The foul was Brown's fourth of the game,

Garland, 25, has embraced the feel-good story in Cleveland. Minus the LeBron James seasons, the Cavaliers have reached the conference finals just twice (1976, 1992) and have never been to the NBA Finals without James on the roster.

Jaylen Brown was not pleased with a loose ball foul call that he felt Darius Garland flopped on. The call changed the game, he said.

Garland became the subject of trade rumors in the offseason after a broken jaw and death of his grandmother derailed his season.

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rallied past the Boston Celtics Friday night in an Eastern Conference showdown.

The Boston Celtics held a 14-point lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter when Jaylen Brown was called for a loose ball foul as he and Darius Garland went after the ball.

Darius Garland added 20 points ... and added nine assists for Boston, which has lost two in a row and dropped to 18-11 at home. The Celtics were missing starters Kristaps Porzingis (illness ...