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In their 75-point first half, the Celtics answered Cleveland’s massive 3-point barrage with one just as impressive, and when both teams cooled in the second, Boston maintained its edge by crashing for rebounds and bothering the Cavaliers with hustle plays.

Josh Minott and Hugo Gonzalez have both been strong additions to the Celtics rotation, with the former seemingly earning a starting role after multiple impactful performances. Of course, we're still early in the season,

Of course, the Celtics are still not at the necessary level to be viewed as a contending team. In fact, they're at least one elite-level player and a Jayson Tatum return away from being back to the necessary skill level of a contending roster.

Only five games into the NBA season, one former player-turned-analyst has already voiced his opinion on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ start. After dropping their fir

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston. Cleveland is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 234.5. Before locking in any Celtics vs. Cavaliers picks, make sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Preview the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA matchup with Boston, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

After a pretty pitiful showing on the national stage in Boston, the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to right the ship as they face the Toronto Raptors in the first Group Play matchup for the NBA Cup. It has been a slow start to the season for the Cavaliers’ offense.