Kevin Garnett made a statement against LeBron James and the defending Eastern Conference champions.

Garnett had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 114-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the teams' final preseason game on Friday night.

Ray Allen scored 20 points and Paul Pierce 12 in a game that was more intense than most preseason contests.

"Obviously, you're a little jacked up because its the Eastern Conference champions," Garnett said.