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Celtics Clash with Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse: A Battle for Dominance

As the Boston Celtics prepare to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The Celtics have been on a roll, showcasing a formidable offense and defense in recent games. With a record of 44 wins and only 12 losses, they've proven to be one of the most dominant teams this season.


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In their last game against the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics scored an impressive 129 points with an effective field goal percentage of 68 percent and a true shooting percentage of 70 percent. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal at 49 percent accuracy. Defensively, they managed to block 11 shots and steal the ball ten times, contributing to their victory margin.


The team's efficiency has been remarkable; in another recent game against Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden, they put up a staggering 136 points with an offensive rating that soared high above average. Their bench contributed significantly with over half of those points coming from non-starters.


The upcoming match promises to be exciting as Boston looks to exploit its fast-break opportunities – having converted them at a rate of around three-quarters in previous games – and maintain its high two-point field goal percentage which has consistently been above sixty percent.


However, playing away from home always presents new challenges. The atmosphere at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is known for being electric and could provide the Cavaliers with an extra boost. But given Boston's current form and strategic prowess on both ends of the court, fans can expect another strong performance from their team.


The clash between these two teams is scheduled for March 5th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans won't want to miss this showdown and can catch all the action live on TNT or NBCS-BOS networks.

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