Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 8, 2026

Donovan Mitchell's 30 points and 7 rebounds powered Cleveland for most of the night, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boston's balanced attack in a defensive showcase that crushed the pregame total. The Celtics won 109–98, combining for just 207 points against a 224.5 market total—a 17.5-point shortfall that DAGGER called as an UNDER before tipoff.

The game's pace and efficiency told the story in two distinct halves. Boston dominated the opening quarter, outscoring Cleveland 35–26 in a 61-point combined frame that suggested a track-meet pace. The second quarter, however, froze both offenses: the combined 31 points marked the game's lowest-scoring period, swinging momentum toward the under. Jaylen Brown's all-around play (23 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists) and Payton Pritchard's 18 points off the bench anchored Boston's offense, while Evan Mobley added 24 points and 8 boards for the Cavaliers. A spirited third quarter saw the combined total spike to 63—the game's highest—but the fourth quarter compressed again to 52 combined, sealing the under's fate. Boston held Cleveland to 98 points, well below its recent 109.3-per-game average, and the Celtics' defense imposed its will after two previous meetings this season had totaled 232 and 230 points respectively.