The streaking Cleveland Cavaliers were riding high on a 15-game winning streak, but that all came crashing down Tuesday night as they faced off against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.
The highly anticipated matchup between two of the NBA's top teams lived up to the hype, with the Celtics ultimately emerging victorious 120-117.
The Cavaliers, who had been on a tear in the early part of the season, were looking to extend their winning streak to 16 games, but the Celtics were having none of it.
Boston's championship experience proved to be the difference maker in the game, as they were able to make the necessary adjustments and execute down the stretch to come away with the win.
The loss is a tough pill for the Cavaliers to swallow, but it's a valuable learning experience for a team that's looking to make a deep playoff run this season.
Despite the loss, the Cavaliers are still sitting in a good position in the standings, and they'll be looking to bounce back in their next game.
The Celtics, on the other hand, are off to a bit of a slow start this season, but the win over the Cavaliers should give them a much-needed boost of momentum.
The win was a statement victory for the Celtics, and it showed that they're still one of the top teams in the league.
The loss for the Cavaliers was a harsh reality check, but it's one that they can learn from and use to improve moving forward.