NEWSLETTER
The Boston Celtics will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 120-95 on Tuesday when they last met. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics to the victory with a team-high 32 points. Donovan Mitchell put up 33 points in the Cavaliers’ loss.
When is Celtics vs. Cavaliers?
This contest between the Celtics and Cavaliers will happen on Thursday, May 9, 2024. You should expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Cavaliers
The Celtics and Cavaliers will hit the court at TD Garden for this matchup on May 9, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Celtics have won 63 out of the 79 games, or 79.7%, in which they’ve been favored.
The Celtics score 120.6 points per game. That’s 10.4 more points than the 110.2 the Cavaliers give up.
The Celtics hit 16.5 three-pointers per game (first in the league), 3.6 more than their opponents (12.9). They are shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc (second-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 35.2%.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher rate when playing at home than away from home in the 2023-24 season (123.1 at home versus 118.0 on the road), though they have allowed fewer points at home than in road games (107.9 opponent points per home game versus 110.5 on the road).
The Celtics have been scoring 112.2 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s significantly lower than the 120.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 campaign.
Cavaliers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Cavaliers outscore opponents by 2.4 points per game (posting 112.6 points per game, 20th in league, and giving up 110.2 per contest, seventh in NBA) and have a +198 scoring differential.
The Cavaliers average just 3.4 more points per game (112.6) than the Celtics give up on average (109.2).
Beyond the arc, the Cavaliers are seventh in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (13.5). They are 15th in 3-point percentage at 36.7%.
At home the Cavaliers score 114.5 points per game, 3.7 more than away (110.8). Defensively they allow 110.5 points per game at home, 0.6 more than away (109.9).
The Cavaliers have fared worse offensively over their last 10 games, scoring 100.5 points per contest, 12.1 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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