By GREG MENGELT

Fourteen local teams play in holiday tournaments on Tuesday, including the traditional Silver Creek Holiday Tournament, and New Albany hosts Seymour in a Hoosier Hills Conference showdown.

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s games:

GAME OF THE NIGHT
PROVIDENCE (5-2) VS. CHARLESTOWN (3-4)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Event: Silver Creek Holiday Tournament, first round.
• Location: Silver Creek H.S. (557 Renz Ave., Sellersburg)
• Coaches:
Providence — Ryan Miller (35-18 in third season at Providence)
Charlestown — Matt Lynch (3-4 in first season at Charlestown, 72-54 in sixth season overall)
• Rankings:
Providence — No. 18 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Providence — No. 95, No. 13 Class 2A
Charlestown — No. 288, No. 77 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Providence — Defeated Evansville Memorial 64-59 (Dec. 18)
Charlestown — Lost at Christian Academy 62-51 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Providence 25-9. The Pioneers have won three consecutive vs. Charlestown.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 30, 2020 — Providence 49, Charlestown 31 (Silver Creek Holiday Tournament consolation game)
• News & notes: The winner will face the winner between Silver Creek (4-5) and Clarksville (2-4) in Wednesday’s championship game at 7:30 p.m. The losers will battle in the consolation game at 6 p.m. Wednesday. … The Pioneers are the only team in the field with a winning record. … Providence last won the tournament in 2016. The Pioneers have won the holiday tournament 14 times. The Pirates have won it 10 times.
• Sagarin projection: Providence by 24.
• Outlook: Charlestown’s day may be coming, but Providence should punch its ticket to this year’s championship game.
• Greg’s pick: Providence 53, Charlestown 37.

CLARKSVILLE (2-4) AT SILVER CREEK (4-5)
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Event: Silver Creek Holiday Tournament, first round.
• Location: Silver Creek H.S. (557 Renz Ave., Sellersburg)
• Coaches:
Clarksville — Kyle Hankins (2-4 in first season at Clarksville)
Silver Creek — Brandon Hoffman (205-78 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Clarksville — No. 279, No. 67 Class 2A
Silver Creek — No. 146, No. 36 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Clarksville — Lost to Southwestern 67-44 (Dec. 14)
Silver Creek — Defeated Switzerland County 96-46 (Dec. 23)
• Last 20 years: Silver Creek 25-8. The Dragons have beaten Clarksville 11 straight times.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 30, 2020 — Silver Creek 95, Clarksville 49 (Silver Creek Holiday Tournament championship)
• News & notes: The winner will face the winner between Providence (5-2) and Charlestown (3-4) in Wednesday’s championship game at 7:30 p.m. The losers will battle in the consolation game at 6 p.m. Wednesday. … The Dragons have won the last five holiday tournaments and have the most overall with 28 championships. Clarksville has won it six times.
• Sagarin projection: Silver Creek by 20.
• Outlook: it’s become pretty obvious, especially considering Silver Creek has already lost more games this year than any of the last three, that the Dragons aren’t quite as good as they have been. They’re still good enough to accomplish a lot this season.
• Greg’s pick: Sliver Creek

SEYMOUR (5-2, 2-0 HHC) AT NEW ALBANY (3-4, 0-1)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Doghouse, New Albany H.S. (1020 Vincennes Street, New Albany)
• Coaches:
Seymour — Kirk Manns (23-29 in third season at Seymour)
New Albany — Jim Shannon (432-131 in 24th season at New Albany, 597-270 in 38th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Seymour — No. 39, No. 26 Class 4A
New Albany — No. 145, No. 73 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Seymour — Lost to Whiteland 57-54 (Dec. 21)
New Albany — Defeated Tell City 70-20 (Dec. 22)
• Last 20 years: New Albany 28-2. The Bulldogs have beaten Seymour 22 straight times.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 29, 2020 — New Albany 43, at Seymour 38 (OT).
• News & notes: New Albany never trailed never trailed in its loss against Tell City. The Bulldogs, who led 23-3 after one quarter and 44-14 at halftime, were led by Jayden Thompson’s 14 points. Tucker Biven added 13 points and Chase Loesch 12 in the win. … Seymour is unbeaten in HHC through two games for the first time in over 30 years. In fact, in our research, we couldn’t find the last time the Owls began conference play 2-0.
• John Harrell prediction: Seymour 55, New Albany 47.
• Sagarin projection: Seymour by 8.
• Outlook: Beating Seymour isn’t usually a big win. This time it would be for the Bulldogs.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 66, Seymour 57.

FLOYD CENTRAL (5-1) VS. PIKE (4-1)
• Time: 3:15 p.m.
• Event: Paul Loggan Memorial Invitational.
• Location: North Central Gymnasium (1801 East 86th Street, Indianapolis)
• Coaches:
Floyd Central — Todd Sturgeon (127-41 in eighth season at Floyd)
Pike — Bill Zych (188-93 in 12th season at Pike, 443-344 in 35th season overall)
• Rankings:
Pike — No. 21 AP (Class 4A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Floyd Central — No. 22, No. 19 Class 4A
Pike — No. 7, No. 7 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Floyd Central — Defeated Bloomington South (Dec. 18)
Pike — Defeated Lawrence Central 83-68 (Dec. 17)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: The Highlanders will face Avon (1-6) in the second game of the invitational on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Both games are at North Central. The Orioles play Park Tudor (3-1) in today’s opening round at 11:45 a.m. … Both teams have had 10 or more days off since their last games. … These have to be among the best two unranked teams in the state.
• John Harrell prediction: Pike 60, Floyd Central 52.
• Sagarin projection: Pike by 8.
• Outlook: Pike’s results are impressive, but Floyd probably has a slightly better team.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 60, Pike 57.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (4-3) VS. EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN (4-3)
• Time: Noon.
• Event: Baird Winter Classic, first round.
• Location: Memorial Gymnasium (412 East 5th Street, Huntingburg)
• Coaches:
CAI — Hayden Casey (13-20 in second season at CAI)
Evansville Christian — David Kruse (4-3 in first season at Evansville Christian, 30-48 in fourth season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
CAI — No. 263, No. 37 Class A
Evansville Christian — No. 98, No. 8 Class A
• Most recent game:
CAI — Defeated Crothersville 85-40 (McKee Munk Holiday Tournament, consolation game, Dec. 23)
Evansville Christian — Lost to O’Fallon (Ill.) 72-54 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: The Warriors will face either Class A No. 10 Orleans (6-1) or Northeast Dubois (2-4) in the second round of the tournament. With a win, CAI will stay in the winners’ bracket and play at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. With a loss, the Warriors will play at noon Wednesday in the consolation bracket. The final round will be played Thursday and CAI will play either Southridge (3-4), South Central (1-5), North Knox (6-2) or Princeton (3-4) at 2, 3:45, 5:30 or 7:45 p.m. Thursday in the final round at Southridge. … CAI’s original first-round opponent was supposed to be Eastern Greene (1-7), but the Thunderbirds are no longer on the tournament schedule. … Evansville Christian sophomore Josiah Dunham is one of the state’s leading scorers at 29 points per game.
• John Harrell prediction: Evansville Christian 75, CAI 54.
• Sagarin projection: Evansville Christian by 18.
• Outlook: The Eagles may perhaps win this game, but Harrell and Sagarin are insane if they believe this is going to be an 18- or 19-point loss.
• Greg’s pick: CAI 70, Evansville Christian 66.

SOUTH CENTRAL (1-5) AT SOUTHRIDGE (3-4)
• Time: 3:30 p.m.
• Event: Baird Winter Classic, first round.
• Location: Memorial Gymnasium (412 East 5th Street, Huntingburg)
• Coaches:
South Central — Greg Robinson (174-173 in 16th season at South Central, 196-236 in 20th season overall)
Southridge — Kyle Swafford (3-4 in first season at Southridge, 78-49 in sixth season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
South Central — No. 317, No. 56 Class A
Southridge — No. 216, No. 41 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
South Central — Lost at Christian Academy 65-34 (Dec. 17)
Southridge — Won at Perry Central 44-34 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: This is an 8-team, 12-game tournament in which all eight teams will play three games over three days. In the second round, the Rebels will play either Princeton (3-4) or North Knox (6-2) in Wednesday’s second round. They’ll play at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday if they beat Southridge and noon if they lose. The final round will be Thursday and South Central will battle Evansville Christian (4-3), Orleans (6-1), Northeast Dubois (2-4) or Christian Academy (4-3) at 2, 3:45, 5:30 or 7:45 p.m. … Since an 0-4 start, the Raiders have won three straight.
• John Harrell prediction: Southridge 56, South Central 43.
• Sagarin projection: Southridge by 17.
• Outlook: The Rebels are better than their record. They’ll keep this close.
• Greg’s pick: Southridge 52, South Central 44.

EVANSVILLE DAY (1-6) AT EASTERN (7-1)
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Event: Eastern-Salem Classic.
• Location: Eastern H.S. (1100 N. Eastern School Rd., Pekin)
• Coaches:
Day School — Gary Wilsey (28-22 in third season at Day School, 36-38 in fourth season overall)
Eastern — Chandler Prible (19-14 in second season at Eastern)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Day School — No. 256, No. 34 Class A
Eastern — No. 110, No. 17 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Day School — Lost at Mt. Carmel (Ill.) 77-57 (Dec. 17)
Eastern — Won at New Washington 72-43 (Dec. 21)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: The Musketeers have won six in a row. … Day School’s only win was a pretty good one, 88-76 in the second round of the Loogootee-North Daviess Classic on Nov. 27.
• John Harrell prediction: Eastern 73, Day School 54.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern by 17.
• Outlook: Day is better than its record, but this should be a fairly easy win for Eastern early in the afternoon.
• Greg’s pick: Eastern 71, Day School 59.

MT. VERNON (POSEY) (1-4) AT SALEM (2-5)
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Event: Eastern-Salem Classic.
• Coaches:
Mt. Vernon — Joseph Newcomb (13-39 in third season at Mt. Vernon)
Salem — Duane Malloy (2-5 in first season at Salem)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Mt. Vernon — No. 266, No. 72 Class 3A
Salem — No. 316, No. 85 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Mt. Vernon — Lost at Heritage Hills 69-43 (Dec. 21)
Salem — Lost to West Washington 63-61 (Washington County Invitational, consolation game, Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• John Harrell prediction: Mt. Vernon 59, Salem 52.
• Sagarin projection: Mt. Vernon by 2.
• Outlook: Pretty sure Mt. Vernon is better than its record.
• Greg’s pick: Mt. Vernon 59, Salem 53.

MT. VERNON (POSEY) (1-4) AT EASTERN (7-1)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Event: Eastern-Salem Classic.
• Location: Eastern H.S. (1100 N. Eastern School Rd., Pekin)
• Coaches:
Mt. Vernon — Joseph Newcomb (13-39 in third season at Mt. Vernon)
Eastern — Chandler Prible (19-14 in second season at Eastern)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Mt. Vernon — No. 266, No. 72 Class 3A
Eastern — No. 110, No. 17 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Mt. Vernon — Lost at Heritage Hills 69-43 (Dec. 21)
Eastern — Won at New Washington 72-43 (Dec. 21)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: Eastern beat Borden by 2 points in the Washington County Invitational. Besides that close win, the Musketeers have beaten the other five opponents by an average of 67-42 during their current 6-game winning streak. … The Wildcats are led in scoring by sophomore Nicot Burnett, who is putting up 19 points per game.
• John Harrell prediction: Eastern 64, Mt. Vernon 46.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern by 18.
• Outlook: If they continue to play the way they have, the Musketeers should go unbeaten Tuesday, but beating the Wildcats won’t be easy.
• Greg’s pick: Eastern 67, Mt. Vernon 57.

EVANSVILLE DAY (1-6) AT SALEM (2-5)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Event: Eastern-Salem Classic.
• Location: Brooks Memorial Gymnasium, Salem H.S. (700 N. Harrison St., Salem)
• Coaches:
Day School — Gary Wilsey (28-22 in third season at Day School, 36-38 in fourth season overall)
Salem — Duane Malloy (2-5 in first season at Salem)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Day School — No. 256, No. 34 Class A
Salem — No. 316, No. 85 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Day School — Lost at Mt. Carmel (Ill.) 77-57 (Dec. 17)
Salem — Lost to West Washington 63-61 (Washington County Invitational, consolation game, Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Day 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 29, 2020 — At Day School 74, Salem 56.
• John Harrell prediction: Day School 67, Salem 61.
• Sagarin projection: Day School by 7.
• Outlook: If the Lions play well, they could pick up two wins today. If they don’t, two losses is a possibility.
• Greg’s pick: Salem 55, Day School 51.

CORYDON CENTRAL (2-5) VS. PERRY CENTRAL (3-3)
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Event: PSC Holiday Tournament, first round.
• Location: Bryan Taylor Sports Arena, Tell City H.S. (900 12th St., Tell City)
• Coaches:
Corydon Central — Joseph Hinton (23-31 in third season at Corydon Central)
Perry Central — Jeff Litherland (3-3 in first season at Perry Central, 96-49 in seventh season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Corydon Central — No. 181, No. 49 Class 3A
Perry Central — No. 304, No. 75 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Corydon Central — Lost to Jasper 63-41 (Dec. 18)
Perry Central — Lost at Lanesville 54-47 (Dec. 23)
• Last 20 years: Corydon Central 7-6. Perry Central has won four of the last six vs. the Panthers.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 29, 2020 — Perry Central 66, Corydon Central 55.
• News & notes: This is a 2-day, 3-game tournament over Tuesday and Wednesday. The Panthers will face either Crawford County (0-7) or Tell City (0-7) in the second round. With a win over Perry Central, Corydon would play with Wolfpack or Minutement at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. With a loss, the second-round game is at 6:30 p.m. The final round is scheduled for 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. against either Boonville (2-4), Heritage Hills (3-3), Vincennes (0-5) or South Spencer (6-1). Tuesday’s game will be played at Tell City. Wednesday’s games will be played at South Spencer.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 62, Perry Central 46.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central by 11.
• Outlook: Prediction: Corydon’s going to play in the championship game and will win at least 5 games in January.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 61, Perry Central 54.

ROCK CREEK (4-1) VS. BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL (6-0)
• Time: 4:30 p.m.
• Event: Bobcat of Daviess County Classic, first round.
• Location: Cougar Den, North Daviess H.S. (5494 E. State Road 58, Elnora)
• Coaches:
Rock Creek — Chris Brown (352-282 in 26th season at Rock Creek)
Brownstown — Dave Benter (409-153 in 24th season at Brownstown)
• Rankings:
Rock Creek — No. 6 AP (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Rock Creek — No. 187, No. 18 Class A
Brownstown — No. 36, No. 6 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Rock Creek — Won at Louisville Holy Cross 48-37 (Dec. 17)
Brownstown — Defeated Mitchell 69-46 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Brownstown 2-0.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 29, 2020 — Brownstown Central 64, Rock Creek 44.
• News & notes: This is a 3-day, 3-game tournament with all 12 games played at North Daviess in Elnora. In the second round, Rock Creek will face either Paoli (4-0) or Loogootee (8-2). With a loss, that game will be played at 3 p.m. Wednesday. With a loss, it will be played at 4:30. The final round is scheduled for 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30 p.m. and the Lions will face either defending Class A state champion Barr-Reeve (6-2), defending Class 2A state champion Fort Wayne Blackhawk (6-0), South Knox (4-2) or the host Cougars (9-0). The eight teams in the tournament are a combined 57-7.
• John Harrell prediction: Brownstown 62, Rock Creek 45.
• Sagarin projection: Brownstown by 17.
• Outlook: It will be a victory if the Lions can keep it close with Brownstown.
• Greg’s pick: Brownstown 67, Rock Creek 48.

LANESVILLE (1-7) AT EDINBURGH (7-0)
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Event: Johnson Health/Sports Plus/DiTech/Amos Hill/Summers Plumbing/United Industrial Classic, first round.
• Location: Edinburgh H.S. (300 S. Keeley, Edinburgh)
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Mikel Miller (288-216 in 22nd season at Lanesville)
Edinburgh — Keith Witty (58-46 in fifth season at Edinburgh)
• Rankings:
Edinburgh — No. 4 AP (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 311, No. 55 Class A
Edinburgh — No. 178, No. 16 Class A
• Most recent game:
Lanesville — Defeated Perry Central 54-47 (Dec. 23)
Edinburgh — Defeated Monrovia 88-64 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: This is a 2-day tournament with all eight teams playing three games. The Eagles will face either North White (4-1) or Hagerstown (2-5) in the second round at 6 or 8 p.m. Tuesday. With a loss, Lanesville will play at 6 p.m. With a win, at 8 p.m. The final round will be played at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesday. Lanesville will play Hauser (4-4), Indianapolis Lutheran (4-0), South Putnam (2-5) or South Decatur (4-5) in the tourney’s final round.
• John Harrell prediction: Edinburgh 66, Lanesville 49.
• Sagarin projection: Edinburgh by 22.
• Outlook: The Lancers are good. They might be very, very good.
• Greg’s pick: Edinburgh 80, Lanesville 60.

WEST WASHINGTON (1-5) VS. TRADERS POINT CHRISTIAN (3-3)
• Time: 4:30 p.m.
• Event: Clay City Invitational, first round.
• Location: Eel Dome, Clay City H.S. (601 Lankford St., Clay City)
• Coaches:
West Washington — Clayton Sullivan (40-41 in fourth season at West Washington)
Traders Point — Shaun Busick (3-3 in first season at Traders Point, 409-233 in 29th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
West Washington — No. 310, No. 54 Class A
Traders Point — No. 299, No. 53 Class A
• Most recent game:
West Washington — Won at Salem 63-61 (Washington County Invitational, consolation game, Dec. 18)
Traders Point — Defeated Horizon Christian 64-28 (Dec. 20)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: This is an 8-team, 3-day tournament in which all eight teams will play three games apiece. In the second round, the Senators will play either Fort Wayne North (3-6) or Benton Central (6-2) at 3 p.m. (with a loss Tuesday) or 6 p.m. (with a win) on Wednesday. The final round will feature Riverton Parke (4-2), Martinsville (4-3), North Vermillion (2-6) or the host Eels (1-5) and will be played Thursday at 3, 4:30, 6 or 8 p.m.
• John Harrell prediction: Traders Point 50, West Washington 49.
• Sagarin projection: Traders Point by 2.
• Outlook: The Senators got a big win at Salem. Perhaps that will kickstart a nice run.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 61, Traders Point 56.

By GREG MENGELT

Six local teams — two at Scottsburg’s Donna Cheatham Classic, two at Vincennes Rivet and two at a tournament at Whitefield Academy in Louisville — will participate in holiday tournaments Tuesday. At Rivet, Class 3A No. 10 Corydon Central (12-1) will play for its second in-season title this season.

There are also three regular-season games, including Austin vs. Borden and Henryville hosting Crawford County.

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s girls’ basketball action:

GAME OF THE DAY
CHARLESTOWN (9-3) VS. LAWRENCEBURG (8-5)
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Event: Donna Cheatham Classic, second round.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Coaches:
Charlestown — Scott Matthews (75-55 in sixth season at Charlestown)
Lawrenceburg — Zane White (128-73 season at Lawrenceburg)
• Rankings:
Charlestown — No. 15 AP (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Charlestown — No. 60, No. 13 Class 3A
Lawrenceburg — No. 113, No. 30 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Charlestown — Lost to Corydon Central 61-52, OT (Dec. 21)
Lawrenceburg — Lost at Rushville 56-51 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Lawrenceburg 2-1.
• Most recent meeting: Nov. 6 — Lawrenceburg 60, Charlestown 55 (Jennings County Lady Panther Tipoff, final round)
• News & notes: In Wednesday’s final round, the Pirates would face East Central (8-3), Bloomington South (1-11) or the host Warriorettes (8-5) at 2 p.m. (fifth-place game), 4 p.m. (consolation game) or 6 p.m. (championship game).
• John Harrell prediction: Charlestown 55, Chatard 40.
• Sagarin projection: Charlestown by 12.
• Outlook: It’s rare a team gets a chance to avenge an earlier loss. Charlestown has a chance to do just that.
• Greg’s pick: Charlestown 61, Lawrenceburg 54.

EAST CENTRAL (8-3) AT SCOTTSBURG (8-5)
• Time: 11:45 a.m.
• Event: Donna Cheatham Classic, first round.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Coaches:
East Central — Kevin Moore (207-86 in 13th season at East Central)
Scottsburg — Carrie Daniels (16-20 in second season at Scottsburg, 119-76 in seventh season overall)
• Rankings:
East Central — No. 17 IBCA (single class); No. 13 AP (Class 4A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
East Central — No. 18, No. 16 Class 4A
Scottsburg — No. 93, No. 25 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
East Central — Lost to Crown Point 60-50 (Dec. 22)
Scottsburg — Won at Mitchell 51-43 (Dec. 16)
• Last 20 years: East Central 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 29, 2020 — East Central 56, Scottsburg 42.
• News & notes: In Wednesday’s final round, the Warriorettes will face Chatard (4-5), Lawrenceburg (8-5) or MSC-rival Charlestown (9-3) at 2 p.m. (fifth-place game), 4 p.m. (consolation game) or 6 p.m. (championship game).
• John Harrell prediction: East Central 59, Scottsburg 39.
• Sagarin projection: East Central by 19.
• Outlook: East Central is the team to beat in this tournament.
• Greg’s pick: East Central 55, Scottsburg 37.

CHARLESTOWN (9-3) VS. CHATARD (5-6)
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Event: Donna Cheatham Classic, first round.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Coaches:
Charlestown — Scott Matthews (75-55 in sixth season at Charlestown)
Chatard — Dan Wagner (5-6 in first season at Chatard)
• Rankings:
Charlestown — No. 15 AP (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Charlestown — No. 60, No. 13 Class 3A
Chatard — No. 126, No. 37 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Charlestown — Lost to Corydon Central 61-52, OT (Dec. 21)
Chatard — Defeated Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 51-43 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: First meeting
• John Harrell prediction: Charlestown 55, Chatard 40.
• Sagarin projection: Charlestown by 12.
• Outlook: Chatard is a pretty good 5-6 team. This will be a challenge, but the Pirates have been meeting tough challenges all season.
• Greg’s pick: Charlestown 61, Chatard 55.

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH (1-11) AT SCOTTSBURG (8-5)
• Time: 6:45 p.m.
• Event: Donna Cheatham Classic, first round.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Coaches:
South — Larry Winters (314-186 in 23rd season at South)
Scottsburg — Carrie Daniels (16-20 in second season at Scottsburg, 119-76 in seventh season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
South — No. 180, No. 71 Class 4A
Scottsburg — No. 93, No. 25 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
South — Lost at Castle 59-29 (Dec. 18)
Scottsburg — Won at Mitchell 51-43 (Dec. 16)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• John Harrell prediction: East Central 63, Scottsburg 29.
• Sagarin projection: Scottsburg by 13.
• Outlook: This could be the Warriorettes third win over a 4A team already this season.
• Greg’s pick: Scottsburg 51, Bloomington South 44.

CORYDON CENTRAL (12-1) VS. TECUMSEH (7-4)
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Event: Niehaus Lumber Classic, first round.
• Location: Holscher Gymnasium (210 Barnett St., Vincennes)
• Coaches:
Corydon Central — Josh Conrad (22-12 in second season at Corydon Central, 141-105 in 11th season overall)
Tecumseh — Adam Lubbenhusen (101-71 in eighth season at Tecumseh)
• Rankings:
Corydon Central — No. 10 AP (Class 3A).
Tecumseh — No. 7 AP (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Corydon Central — No. 53, No. 10 Class 3A
Tecumseh — No. 75, No. 3 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Corydon Central — Won at Charlestown 61-52, OT (Dec. 21)
Tecumseh — Defeated South Knox 81-48 (Dec. 20)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: The Panthers will face either Evansville Memorial (7-3) or Jasper (4-8) later Tuesday. With a win over Tecumseh, they will play at 8:30 Tuesday night. With a loss, the second game will be played at 8:30 p.m. The final round will be played Wednesday with Corydon battling either Lafayette Central Catholic (10-2), Evansville Mater Dei (6-5), MSC-rival Eastern (8-3) or the host Patriots (10-1) at 1 p.m. (seventh-place game), 2:45 p.m. (fifth place), 5 p.m. (consolation game) or 7 p.m. (championship game). All 12 games will be played at Vincennes University.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 54, Tecumseh 51.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central by 7.
• Outlook: Corydon is the better team, but the Panthers need to play well to win this one.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 68, Tecumseh 61.

EASTERN (8-3) VS. EVANSVILLE MATER DEI (6-5)
• Time: 11:30 a.m.
• Event: Niehaus Lumber Classic, first round.
• Location: Holscher Gymnasium (210 Barnett St., Vincennes)
• Coaches:
Eastern — Michael McBride (227-118 season at Eastern)
Mater Dei — Chad Breeden (73-56 in sixth season at Mater Dei)
• Rankings:
Eastern — No. 15 AP (Class 2A).
Mater Dei — No. 16 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Eastern — No. 102, No. 17 Class 2A
Mater Dei — No. 89, No. 14 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Eastern — Defeated New Washington 56-28 (Dec. 16)
Mater Dei — Lost at Bedford North Lawrence 56-36 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: 1-1. The teams split two games in 2018-19, with the Musketeers winning 41-39 in the regular season and Mater Dei winning the regional, 37-32.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 27, 2018 — Eastern 41, Mater Dei 39.
• News & notes: All 12 games in this 8-team tournament will be played at Vincennes University. The Musketeers will play Lafayette Central Catholic (10-2) or the host Patriots (10-1) in the second round. If Eastern wins the opener, it will play its second game Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. If it loses, it will play in the consolation bracket at 4 p.m. The final round is Wednesday and will be played at 1 p.m. (seventh-place game), 2:45 p.m. (fifth place), 5 p.m. (consolation game) or 7 p.m. (championship game). The Musketeers will face Evansville Memorial (7-3), Jasper (4-8), Tecumseh (7-4) or MSC-rival Corydon Central (12-1) in the final round.
• John Harrell prediction: Mater Dei 44, Eastern 41.
• Sagarin projection: Mater Dei by 3.
• Outlook: This game — more than any local game Tuesday — could go either way. It will probably be decided by one or two possessions.
• Greg’s pick: Eastern 51, Mater Dei 50.

SOUTH CENTRAL (1-8) AT WHITEFIELD ACADEMY (KY.) (9-2)
• Time: 5 p.m.
• Event: Ray Zeller Christmas Classic, first round.
• Location: Whitefield Academy (7711 Fegenbush Ln., Louisville)
• Coaches:
South Central — Lynne Thomas (4-42 in third season at South Central)
Whitefield Academy — Glenn Wathen (Coaching record unavailable)
• Most recent game:
South Central — Lost at Borden 53-32 (Dec. 22)
Whitefield Academy — Lost to Baylor (Tenn.) 36-26 (Dec. 22)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: The Rebels will play Prestonburg (Ky.) (7-2) in their second game of the tournament Wednesday. Game time is unknown.
• Outlook: Whitefield used to be one of those teams local programs added for a sure win. Apparently not anymore.
• Greg’s pick: Whitefield Academy 49, South Central 33.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (4-8) VS. PRESTONBURG (KY.) (7-2)
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Event: Ray Zeller Christmas Classic, first round.
• Location: Whitefield Academy (7711 Fegenbush Ln., Louisville)
• Coaches:
CAI — Carson Casey (12-43 in third season at CAI)
Prestonburg — Brandon Kidd (Coaching record unavailable)
• Most recent game:
CAI — Won at Cannelton 55-30 (Dec. 16)
Prestonburg — Defeated Wolfe County by forfeit (Dec. 22)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: The Warriors will play Whitefield Academy (Ky.) (9-2) in their second game of the tournament Wednesday. Tip time is unknown.
• Outlook: It’s hard to know, but based on results, it appears the two Kentucky teams are the better teams in this tournament.
• Greg’s pick: Prestonburg 40, Christian Academy 35.

AUSTIN (4-8) AT BORDEN (9-5)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Borden Junior-Senior H.S. (301 West St., Borden)
• Coaches:
Austin — Jared Petersen (235-172 in 17th season at Austin)
Borden — Matt Vick (43-61 in fifth season at Borden)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Austin — No. 200, No. 44 Class 2A
Borden — No. 309, No. 55 Class A
• Most recent game:
Austin — Won at Clarksville 65-18 (Dec. 16)
Borden — Defeated South Central 53-32 (Dec. 22)
• Last 20 years: Austin 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 3, 2004 — At Austin 63, Borden 41.
• John Harrell prediction: Austin 51, Borden 34.
• Sagarin projection: Austin by 14.
• Outlook: Austin is better than its record and playing much better basketball.
• Greg’s pick: Austin 49, Borden 40.

CRAWFORD COUNTY (4-10) AT HENRYVILLE (5-7)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Coaches:
Crawford County — Christopher Broughton (115-92 in ninth season at Crawford County)
Henryville — Tuesday Guernsey (20-34 in third season at Henryville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Crawford County — No. 212, No. 48 Class 2A
Henryville — No. 334, No. 84 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Crawford County — Lost at Floyd Central 49-28 (Dec. 23)
Henryville — Defeated South Decatur 28-27 (Dec. 22)
• Last 20 years: Crawford County 7-5. The Wolfpack have won 6 in a row over Henryville.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 5 — Crawford County 68, Henryville 37 (Paoli Sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Crawford County 52, Henryville 27.
• Sagarin projection: Crawford County by 19.
• Outlook: Crawford should continue its dominance of the Hornets.
• Greg’s pick: Crawford County 55, Henryville 39.

WEST WASHINGTON (9-4) AT SHOALS (3-9)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Shoals H.S. Auxiliary Gym (7900 US Hwy. 50, Shoals)
• Coaches:
West Washington — Matthew Myers (17-19 in second season at West Washington)
Shoals — Kyle Turpin (11-46 in third season at Shoals)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
West Washington — No. 263, No. 38 Class A
Shoals — No. 314, No. 57 Class A
• Most recent game:
West Washington — Defeated Springs Valley 41-40 (Dec. 21)
Shoals — Defeated Borden 52-40 (Dec. 16)
• Last 20 years: West Washington 10-6. The Senators have won 10 consecutive games against Shoals.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 30 — At West Washington 51, Shoals 22.
• John Harrell prediction: West Washington 42, Shoals 35.
• Sagarin projection: West Washington by 5.
• Outlook: The Jug Rox are dangerous. They just beat Borden 12 days ago. But West Washington should win this if it plays well.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 49, Shoals 38.

By GREG MENGELT

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter and defeated Romeo Langford and the Boston Celtics 108-103 on Tuesday night at the Target Center.

The Celtics are now 16-18 on the season, while the Timberwolves improve to 16-17.

Langford, a former New Albany and Indiana University star, started for the third straight game — and fourth time this season — and contributed 6 points, 4 steals, 3 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 blocked shots, including two on one possession — in the loss. His 4 steals, 3 assists and 3 blocked shots were all season bests.

Langford played 36 minutes and was 2 for 9 from the field, missed all four of his 3-point shots and went 2 for 4 at the foul line.

Langford’s first two baskets — on a dunk and a tip-in — helped get the Celtics off to an 11-2 lead. With Minnesota leading 93-84 with 5:27 left, Langford hit a pair of free throws to narrow the margin to 7 points.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points but was just 8 for 24 from the floor. Rookie Payton Pritchard added 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Boston, which was playing without Jayson Tatum, Jason Richardson, Dennis Schroder, Marcus Smart and Enes Freedom.

Minnesota’s Jaylen Nowell led all scorers with 29 points. The third-year pro, who has played 75 career games, came in to the contest averaging 5 points per game.

The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers (17-17) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. L.A. has lost six of its last seven.

By GREG MENGELT

Langford opened the game with a 3-pointer on Boston’s opening possession. He then got a dunk to give the Celtics their first lead at 5-3. That was all the scoring for the former New Albany and Indiana University star. He finished 2 for 4 and had 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 26 minutes as Boston fell to 16-17 on the season.

Boston led 94-90 through three quarters and 113-11 with 1:17 to go, but Wesley Matthews gave the Bucks a 114-113 lead with 30.3 seconds left and Khris Middleton clinched the victory with three clutch free throws. Boston led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter. The Celtics didn’t trail in the game until Matthews’ 3.

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who scored 26 points apiece. Marcus Smart contributed 19 points and Robert Williams III had a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds, including 6 on on the offensive glass. Rookie Payton Pritchard scored 16 points off the Celtics’ bench.

“”I think we can only go up from here,” Pritchard said. “We’re like learning how we’re gonna finish games. So for us, we’ve got to take it as a good thing. We’re growing, so eventually we’ll get good at that area and we’ll then be able to take care of it.”

Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 36 points. He also had 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocked shots. Middleton and Jrue Holiday added 17 points each.

Boston will try to get back to .500 when it goes to Minnesota (15-7) on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

By GREG MENGELT

It will be a rare non-Mid-Southern Conference game between Silver Creek (3-4) and Scottsburg (6-2) in the second round of the Jefferson County Invitational Tournament at Madison on Thursday.

The Dragons and Warriors both lost in Wednesday’s opening round, setting up Thursday’s Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Day.

A very good Jay County (7-1) team sent Scottsburg into the consolation bracket with a 47-41 victory early Wednesday. The Patriots went on to beat Southwestern (6-2) 53-45 in the semifinal. Jay County will face Arsenal Tech (7-2) in the championship game Thursday evening.

Silver Creek shot poorly in a 69-57 loss against Class 2A No. 15 Southwestern. Branden Northern continued his hot start with 23 points.

Silver Creek beat the Warriors 94-46 on its way to its second straight state championship last season.

The winner between Silver Creek and Scottsburg will play either Madison (2-6) or Switzerland County (4-3) in the final round Thursday afternoon.

Henryville (2-6) will host Crothersville (1-4), Christian Academy (3-2) and Springs Valley (4-3) at the McKee Munk Invitational. The entire 4-team tournament will be played today with the host Hornets facing Crothersville at 10 a.m. and CAI battling the Blackhawks at 11:45 a.m. The winners will meet for the championship at 7:30 p.m.

In Friday’s only non-tournament game, Lanesville (0-7) looks for its first win when Perry Central (3-2) visits.

Crawford County visits Floyd Central in Thursday’s only girls’ game. Both teams are 4-9.

JEFFERSON COUNTY INVITATIONAL
At Madison
WEDNESDAY
FIRST ROUND
Southwestern 69, Silver Creek 57
Jay County 47, Scottsburg 41
Warren Central (Ky.) 84, Madison 31
Indianapolis Tech 81, Switzerland County 31
SECOND ROUND
Championship Bracket
Jay County 53, Southwestern 45
Tech 77, Warren Central 73
THURSDAY
Consolation Bracket
Silver Creek (3-4) vs. Scottsburg (6-2), 11 a.m.
Madison (2-6) vs. Switzerland County (4-3), 12:45 p.m.
Silver Creek/Scottsburg loser vs. Madison/Switzerland County loser, 2:30 p.m. (seventh-place game)
Southwestern (6-2) vs. Warren Central (Ky.) (5-1), 4:15 p.m. (third-place game)
Silver Creek/Scottsburg winner vs. Madison/Switzerland County winner, 6 p.m. (fifth-place game)
Championship Bracket
Tech (7-2) vs. Jay County (7-1), 7:45 p.m. (championship game)

GAME OF THE NIGHT
SILVER CREEK (3-4) VS. SCOTTSBURG (6-2)
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Event: Jefferson County Invitational, second round (consolation bracket).
• Location: Connor K. Salm Gymnasium, Madison H.S. (743 Clifty Dr., Madison)
• Coaches:
Silver Creek — Brandon Hoffman (204-76 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
Scottsburg — Eric Richardson (12-20 in second season at Scottsburg)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Silver Creek — No. 134, No. 33 Class 3A
Scottsburg — No. 43, No. 8 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Silver Creek — Lost to Southwestern 69-57 (Jefferson County Invitation, first round, Dec. 22)
Scottsburg — Lost to Jay County 47-41 (Jefferson County Invitation, first round, Dec. 22)
• Last 20 years: Silver Creek 17-6. The Dragons have won 13 in a row over Scottsburg.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12 — At Silver Creek 94, Scottsburg 46.
• News & notes: Branden Northern (23) and Zac Stricker (18) scored 41 of Silver Creek’s 57 points in Wednesday’s loss. … The Dragons shot just 38.7 percent from the field Wednesday, including 11 of 31 (35.5 percent) in the second half. … No Warriors scored in double figures in Wednesday’s loss to Jay County. Sophomore Kody Clancy had 9 points and senior Hayden Cutter 8 in the defeat. … Scottsburg and Silver Creek will meet again in an MSC contest on Feb. 11 in Scottsburg.
• Sagarin projection: Scottsburg by 11.
• Outlook: My tendency is to take Silver Creek, but maybe that’s just a habit of the past few years.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 61, Scottsburg 60.

CROTHERSVILLE (1-4) AT HENRYVILLE (2-6)
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Event: McKee Munk Invitational, first round.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Coaches:
Crothersville — Bryant Layman (1-4 in first season at Crothersville)
Henryville — Jared Hill (93-82 in eighth season at Henryville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Crothersville — No. 394, No. 94 Class A
Henryville — No. 304, No. 72 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Crothersville — Lost at South Central 51-41 (Dec. 9)
Henryville — Lost to Orleans 43-29 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Henryville 17-8. The Hornets have won 9 of the last 10 vs. Crothersville.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 20 — At Henryville 76, Crothersville 51.
• News & notes: The winner of this game will face Christian Academy (3-2) or Springs Valley (4-3) in the tournament championship Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. The losers will play in the consolation game at 6 p.m. … Sam Guernsey led Henryville with 9 points in Saturday’s 14-point loss to Orleans.
• John Harrell prediction: Henryville 71, Crothersville 35.
• Sagarin projection: Henryville by 26.
• Outlook: The Hornets scheduled this tournament well for themselves.
• Greg’s pick: Henryville 58, Crothersville 40.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (3-2) VS. SPRINGS VALLEY (4-3)
• Time: 11:45 a.m.
• Event: McKee Munk Invitational, first round.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Coaches:
CAI — Hayden Casey (12-19 in second season at CAI)
Springs Valley — Jonathon Bowles (14-16 in second season at Springs Valley)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
CAI — No. 232, No. 29 Class A
Springs Valley — No. 187, No. 18 Class A
• Most recent game:
CAI — Defeated Charlestown 62-51 (Dec. 18)
Springs Valley — Lost to Loogootee 42-39 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: 1-1.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 28, 2002 — Springs Valley 82, CAI 72.
• News & notes: The winner of this game will face host Henryville (2-6) or Crothersville (1-4) in the tournament championship Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. The losers will play in the consolation game at 6 p.m. … Freshman Joshua Renfro (18), senior Brady Dunn (17) and senior Myles Morgan (16) combined for 51 of CAI’s 62 points in Saturday’s 11-point win over Charlestown. … Next week CAI will play in the 8-team Southridge Winter Classic. The Warriors will battle Eastern Greene (1-7) in the first round on Dec. 28 and either Orleans (6-1) or Northeast Dubois (2-4) in the second round on Dec. 29. The tournament will conclude on Dec. 30 and Christian Academy will play South Central (1-5), North Knox (5-2), Princeton (3-4) or the host Raiders (3-4) at 2, 3:45, 5:30 or 7:45 p.m. … Springs Valley, the alma mater of Larry Bird, has a strong trio of seniors in Jrkonner Chase (16.1 points per game), Carter Crews (15.1) and Robin Dixon (9.7).
• John Harrell prediction: Springs Valley 62, CAI 56.
• Sagarin projection: Springs Valley by 4.
• Outlook: The Blackhawks are probably the favorite to win this tournament, but it should be a 3-team race.
• Greg’s pick: Springs Valley 68, CAI 63.

PERRY CENTRAL (3-2) AT LANESVILLE (0-7)
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: Lanesville H.S. (2725 Crestview Ave. NE, Lanesville)
• Coaches:
Perry Central — Jeff Litherland (3-2 in first season at Perry Central, 96-48 in seventh season overall)
Lanesville — Mikel Miller (287-216 in 22nd season at Lanesville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Perry Central — No. 265, No. 64 Class 2A
Lanesville — No. 317, No. 57 Class A
• Most recent game:
Perry Central — Lost to Southridge 44-34 (Dec. 18)
Lanesville — Lost to Henryville 57-48 (Dec. 17)
• Last 20 years: Perry Central 11-9. The Commodores have won 2 of the last 3 in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 2 — Lanesville 55, at Perry Central 48.
• News & notes: Lanesville’s 0-7 start is its slowest start since the Eagles lost their first 11 games in 1995-96 under Jerry Reinhardt. … The Eagles will start the Edinburgh Classic against the host Lancers (7-0) at 2 p.m. on Dec. 28. Later that day, they’ll battle either North White (4-1) or Hagerstown (2-5) in either a tournament semifinal or the consolation bracket at 8 p.m. The final round will be played Dec. 29 at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. … Senior forward Andy Bishop had a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Commodores’ 59-49 loss at Springs Valley on Dec. 19. Senior Cole Hess added 18 points and 6 boards.
• John Harrell prediction: Perry Central 53, Lanesville 49.
• Sagarin projection: Perry Central by 3.
• Outlook: Good chance for the Eagles to pick up their first win.
• Greg’s pick: Lanesville 63, Perry Central 61.

TODAY’S GIRLS’ GAME
THURSDAY
GAME OF THE NIGHT
CRAWFORD COUNTY (4-9) AT FLOYD CENTRAL (4-9)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Joe Hinton Court, Floyd Central H.S. (6575 Old Vincennes Rd., Floyds Knobs)
• Coaches:
Crawford County — Christopher Broughton (115-91 in ninth season at Crawford)
Floyd Central — Randy Gianfagna (24-56 in fourth season at Floyd)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Crawford County — No. 202, No. 44 Class 2A
Floyd Central — No. 143, No. 60 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Crawford County — Lost at Lanesville 57-24 (Dec. 16)
Floyd Central — Won at North Harrison 49-34 (Dec. 21)
• Last 20 years: Floyd Central 3-1. The Highlanders have won three in a row in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 15, 2020 — Floyd Central 44, at Crawford County 39.
• John Harrell prediction: Floyd Central 50, Crawford County 36.
• Sagarin projection: Floyd by 13.
• Outlook: The Highlanders could use some wins before a really tough stretch over their final eight games.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 45, Crawford County 33.

By GREG MENGELT

Langford finished with 11 points — one shy of his season high — and grabbed 9 rebounds, which is a season best. The former New Albany and Indiana University star also had a pair of steals and a blocked shot as Boston gets back to .500 at 16-16 with the win.

Langford was 5 for 8 from the field and was 1 for 3 from behind the 3-point arc. The Celtics outscored the Cavaliers by 18 points with Langford on the floor.

Boston led 31-26 at the end of the first quarter and Langford’s 3-pointer on an assist from Jayson Tatum gave the Celtics a 63-46 lead with 1:05 to go before halftime.

Langford’s floater with 5:20 left in the third gave put Boston on top 74-56. His dunk 28 seconds later gave the Celtics a 20-point lead. He scored on a layup with 9:58 left in the contest and that gave Boston a 91-75 lead. His final basket, also a layup, made it 100-83 with 6:40 left.

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 34 points on 12 of 22 shooting. Brown made 5 of his 10 3-point attempts. Robert Williams had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots and Tatum finished the contest with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and a pair of steals.

The Cavs (19-13) got 28 points from Darius Garland. Kevin Love added 18 and Cedi Osman 13 off the Cleveland bench.

Langford and the Celtics visit Milwaukee to face the World Champion Bucks (19-13) on Christmas Day. The game is at 2:30 p.m. and can be seen on ABC.