NEWSLETTER
In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In their last time out, the Celtics won on Wednesday 118-84 over the Heat. The Cavaliers are coming off of a 106-94 win against the Magic in their most recent game on Sunday. Jaylen Brown’s team-high 25 points led the Celtics in the victory. Donovan Mitchell’s team-leading 39 points paced the Cavaliers in the victory.
When is Celtics vs. Cavaliers?
This game between the Celtics and Cavaliers will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Cavaliers
The Celtics and Cavaliers will take to the hardwood at TD Garden for this matchup on May 7, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
The Celtics have been favorites in 79 games this season and won 63 (79.7%) of those contests.
The 120.6 points per game the Celtics record are 10.4 more points than the Cavaliers allow (110.2 points per game).
The Celtics make 16.5 three-pointers per game (first in the league) at a 38.8% rate (second-best in the NBA), compared to the 12.9 per game their opponents make at a 35.2% rate.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher clip at home than on the road in the 2023-24 season (123.1 at home versus 118.0 on the road), though they have given up fewer points in home games than away from home (107.9 opponent points per home game versus 110.5 on the road).
The Celtics have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 112.6 points per game in their last 10 contests, 8.0 points fewer than the 120.6 they’ve scored this season.
Cavaliers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cavaliers have a +198 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.4 points per game. They’re putting up 112.6 points per game, 20th in the league, and are allowing 110.2 per outing to rank seventh in the NBA.
The Cavaliers score just 3.4 more points per game (112.6) than the Celtics give up on average (109.2).
The Cavaliers are seventh in the league in 3-pointers made (13.5 per game) and 15th in 3-point percentage (36.7%).
The Cavaliers score more points per game at home (114.5) than away (110.8), but also allow more at home (110.5) than on the road (109.9).
The Cavaliers have fared worse offensively over their past 10 games, compiling 102.0 points per contest, 10.6 fewer points their than season average of 112.6.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 74 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
| Jaylen Brown | 70 | 23.0 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Derrick White | 73 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
| Jrue Holiday | 69 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Payton Pritchard | 82 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Cavaliers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 55 | 26.6 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 3.3 |
| Darius Garland | 57 | 18.0 | 2.7 | 6.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 77 | 16.5 | 10.5 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Evan Mobley | 50 | 15.7 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Caris LeVert | 68 | 14.0 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
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