Jayson Tatum and reserve Marcus Smart each scored 15 points, Jaylen Brown added 14 points and Kyrie Irving and Al Horford each contributed 11 and 9 rebounds as the East-leading Celtics improved to 31-10.
"That shows what type of team we are," Rozier said of the Celtics' scoring depth. "From day one we've always had that next man up mentality and we've kept it going.
"We just want to build from this and keep going
Cavaliers big man Kevin Love injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and managed only two points on 1-of-11 shooting.
Cleveland's Isaiah Thomas sat out a night after making his season debut for the Cavs, missing more than two months with a hip injury after being traded from the Celtics in a deal that sent Irving to Boston.
Thomas exchanged hugs and smiles with his former teammates before and after the game and when he was shown on the scoreboard videoscreen, Boston fans responded with a standing ovation. Ex-Celtics forward Jae Crowder received one as well.
"It's always great going against your former teammates," Rozier said. "Those guys are great. I played two good years with them. Always great catching up."
DeMar DeRozan scored 35 points to power the Toronto Raptors (26-10) to a 124-115 victory at Chicago while Greek standout Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 10 rebounds in Milwaukee's 122-101 home romp over Indiana
Source: AFP
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