Tuesday night’s Cavaliers game was fantastic for Travis and Jason Kelce, who was honored by the team and then celebrated on the floor with Cleveland’s hero of the comeback, Dean Wade.
The Cleveland Heights residents were seated courtside by their home club on Monday after Jason announced his retirement from the National Football League. The Eagles great was honored with bespoke jerseys by the Cavaliers, who also played a video tribute to him.
The boys witnessed an absolutely exciting game as the home team overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the league-leading Celtics 105-104.
Wade’s 20 points in the last quarter was a major factor in that comeback, and the Kelce brothers sent him their congratulations following the victory.
Travis leaped to his feet, shook the 27-year-old’s hand, and seemed to say something kind.
Moondog, the Cavaliers’ mascot, brought the two beers earlier in the game, and they diligently downed them while the crowd applauded.
At the Cavaliers’ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the team gave the Kelces a standing ovation and gave Jason a framed No. 62 Cavs jersey with the name “Kelce” on it in addition to the personalized jerseys he and his brother were already sporting.
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On Tuesday night, the Cavs also sold customized Kelce/Cavs memorabilia and gave out bobbleheads of themselves to help neighborhood schools.
Dean Wade has become an overnight sensation in Cleveland
Forward Dean Wade proved to be an unexpected hero for the Cavaliers. With 20 points in the last quarter compared to the Celtics’ 17 points, Wade outscored Boston in the fourth quarter alone. He made all six of his three-point tries in the fourth quarter and completed the game with 23 points and 8 rebounds.
Darius Garland (16 points and 11 assists) and Jarrett Allen (21 points and 12 rebounds) both recorded double-doubles in the Cavaliers’ victory despite being shorthanded.
The Cavs’ triumph ended the Celtics’ 11-game winning run. With 48-13, they own the best record in the NBA. With 26 points, Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston.
