Magic Johnson sends earnest praise for Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell after Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics showdown

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently secured a 123-116 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Lakers legend Magic Johnson praised the thrilling matchup, sharing his appreciation for the competition in a post on X. He also had high praise for a Celtics forward, Jayson Tatum, and Cavaliers standout Donovan Mitchell. Both teams remain among the league’s best, with the Cavaliers boasting an impressive 49-10 record, while the Celtics stand at 42-18.Magic Johnson has been quite vocal about his likings, especially his favorite games, NBA athletes, and other aspects of the league. The NBA Hall of Famer recently watched the high-octane Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics showdown on February 28 and shared his honest thoughts on the matchup. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has earned earnest praise for the former Lakers legend as he added 46 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists. He also showered praise for Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. Speaking of the game, Johnson wrote, “The Cavaliers beat the Celtics 123-116 in tonight’s game, which was a game of halfs. Jayson Tatum did something that no other NBA player in history has done scoring 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in the first half but the second half was all Donovan Mitchell!”In another post, he extended his excitement of the game, adding up his praise for Mitchell. “In the Celtics vs. Cavaliers game, Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell was superb and finished with 41 points. 🤯He got a lot of help in the 4th quarter from Evan Mobley who had a 17 point, 12 rebound double-double and did most of his damage in the 4th quarter.”The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their scorching nine-game winning streak, claiming their position as the best team in the NBA (49-10).Donovan Mitchell was the driving force behind Cleveland’s rally, delivering a stunning 41-point performance, including 26 in the second half. The All-Star guard took control in the clutch, sinking a crucial floater to break a 114-114 tie.Darius Garland chipped in with 20 points, helping Cleveland notch its seventh straight road win as their team continued dominance away from home.Despite a season-best 46-point, 16-rebound, nine-assist effort from Tatum, the Celtics fell short for the second consecutive game. Tatum put up an incredible 19-of-37 shooting performance, but the absence of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday proved costly.Also Read: Magic Johnson shares a heartfelt birthday message for his oldest son Andre Johnson: "You've made me so proud"Jaylen Brown added 37 points, but the Cavaliers’ late surge was too much to overcome. Finally, the victory came for the Cavaliers, dominating the home team before the TD Garden crowd. Regardless, the matchup was action-packed, with both sides giving their top-notch performance, which propelled several NBA veterans and analysts to weigh in with their opinion about the game, which includes Johnson.