Celtics Face Cavaliers After First Win of Season

Boston, MA — The Boston Celtics will host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at TD Garden, aiming to build on their first win of the season. The exciting matchup is set for 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN and NBCSB.

After a challenging start, the Celtics secured a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Despite the Pelicans being winless in the season, the Celtics looked to establish their identity, especially while playing back-to-back games.

Star player Jaylen Brown, who had been battling a hamstring strain, is listed as probable for tonight’s game. He played just 24 minutes against New Orleans, missing the final part of the game after reaching his fifth foul.

On the other side, the Cavaliers come into the game on a three-game winning streak after losing their season opener to the New York Knicks. Donovan Mitchell has been a key contributor, leading the Cavaliers in scoring for all four games, including three outings with at least 31 points.

This season, the Cavaliers have a record of 3-1, while the Celtics are 1-3. The Cavaliers score an average of 119.0 points per game while allowing 112.8. The Celtics score 111.5 points on average and allow 107.8.

Key team statistics show the Celtics rank fourth in the league with an average of 6.5 blocks per game, primarily thanks to Neemias Queta, who averages two blocks per game.

Notable players for the Celtics include a recent free-agent signing who scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his first NBA start. Another newcomer from the Timberwolves delivered 16 points and hit three three-pointers in the same win against the Pelicans. Tonight marks the beginning of a tough schedule for the Celtics, with another game against the 76ers in Philadelphia on Friday, followed by a home game against the Rockets on Saturday.

Injuries are also a concern for the Cavaliers, as guards Darius Garland and Max Strus recover from offseason surgeries. Additionally, Sam Merrill sustained a right hip contusion in Monday’s game but has been a strong performer, hitting 18 three-pointers in the first four games.

As the Celtics and Cavaliers prepare to face off, both teams will look to make a statement as the season progresses.