Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics’ announcement that Kristaps Porzingis has moved to the next step in his recovery process from offseason surgery and explains why he thinks the big man could return by early December, ahead of his projected timeline.
What to Know
- Stream the game right here on NBC Sports Boston, and stay tuned after the game for reaction and analysis on Celtics Postgame Live.
- The Cavaliers enter with a 15-0 record. The Celtics are 11-3.
- Boston lost its first 2024 NBA Cup group stage matchup to Atlanta.
- Jayson Tatum averaged 26.8 points and 10.4 rebounds vs. Cleveland in the 2024 East semifinals.
- The Cavs' last loss came at TD Garden on May 15.
BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face off for the first time since the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals, but this won't be your typical rematch.
Boston hopes to hand Cleveland its first loss of the 2024-25 season. The Cavs enter Tuesday's game at TD Garden with a 15-0 record, 3.5 games ahead of the C's (11-3) in the East standings.
It's also the second group stage showdown in the 2024 NBA Cup for both teams. The Celtics fell to the Atlanta Hawks in their first game of the in-season tournament while the Cavaliers took down the Chicago Bulls. Atlanta currently leads East Group C with a 2-0 record.
Check out our live blog below for score updates, highlights, news, and analysis throughout Tuesday's matchup. Coverage of the game begins with Celtics Pregame Live on NBC Sports Boston at 6 p.m. ET.
