Cavaliers vs. Celtics: Injury Update Ahead of High-Stakes Matchup

BOSTON, MA — The Cleveland Cavaliers, currently 3-1, are set to clash with the Boston Celtics on October 29, 2025, at TD Garden. The Cavaliers are favored by 3.5 points, with an over/under set at 233.5 points.

Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers’ leading scorer, has been listed as questionable due to left hamstring tightness. In the first four games of the season, he has averaged an impressive 31.3 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game. His potential absence is a significant concern for Cleveland, which is also missing Darius Garland, Max Strus, and Sam Merrill due to injuries.

Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence in his team’s depth, stating, “We’ll have to adjust, but we’ve been preparing for different scenarios all season.”

The Cavaliers have bounced back from an opening loss, winning three consecutive games against Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and Detroit. Last Monday, they defeated the Pistons 116-95, allowing only 41 first-half points.

On the other side, the Celtics, after starting the season 0-3, found their rhythm with a blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans, ending that series 122-90. Jaylen Brown, who is averaging 29.7 points per game this season, is also battling a hamstring issue but is expected to play.

Boston’s head coach Joe Mazzulla commented on Brown’s efforts, saying, “He wants to be out there for the team, even if he’s not 100%.”

The game will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN. Fans are eagerly anticipating how both teams will perform, especially regarding Mitchell’s participation.