Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top teams.

The two best teams in the Eastern Conference square off on Friday night in what could be a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The top teams in the East meet for the fourth and final time on Friday, Feb. 28 when the Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden in Boston.

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, right, celebrates with teammate Darius Garland, left, after a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

The Cleveland Cavaliers clash with the Boston Celtics for the fourth time this season. Find out how to watch the top two teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference for free.