The Boston Celtics will square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers to open a thrilling NBA game on February 28, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at the Celtics' home ground. Cleveland wants to continue its six-game winning streak on the road.
The Celtics are 31-10 against teams from the Eastern Conference, but they make the fewest baskets in the NBA, scoring only 41.5 points per game. The Cavaliers, however, are 3-3 in games settled by 3 points or less and 32-7 as opposed to Eastern Conference opponents.
This season, Boston's field goal percentage of 46.1% is somewhat higher than Cleveland's, which is 45.3%. However, Boston has given up a field goal percentage of 45.2% this season, while the Cavaliers shoot an average of 49.9%.
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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Date and tip-off time
The Boston Celtics will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in an epic NBA game on February 28, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at TD Garden, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Date | February 28, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
Venue | TD Garden |
Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
How to watch Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers live on:
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Boston Celtics team news
Jayson Tatum scores 26.6 points, grabs 8.7 rebounds, and hands out 5.8 assists per game, which is the most on the Celtics.
Derrick White has averaged 17.4 points with 5.1 assists per game over the past ten games.
Boston Celtics injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
SF, Jaylen Brown | Thigh injury | Day-to-Day |
C, Luke Kornet | Personal | Day-to-Day |
Cleveland Cavaliers team news
Donovan Mitchell has 24 points in addition to 4.8 assists per game, which is the most on the Cavaliers.
Evan Mobley averaged 20.7 points, 3.9 assists, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks over the last ten games.
Cleveland Cavaliers injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
PG, Darius Garland | Hip injury | Out |
Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers head-to-head record
The Celtics have defeated the Cavaliers four times in their previous five encounters, including their most recent meeting on February 5, 2025, which ended in a 112-105 victory. Although Cleveland defeated Boston 115-111 on the second of December 2024, the Celtics have dominated much of the time, winning important games with potent offensive displays.
In three of these five games, Boston has continuously kept Cleveland under 110 points, demonstrating their defensive tenacity. Nonetheless, the Cavaliers might provide a significant threat, given their 32-7 record versus Eastern Conference rivals and their current six-game winning run on the road.
While Jayson Tatum and Derrick White will try to keep the Celtics dominant, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley will try to get past Boston's defense. Boston has a slight advantage based on recent performance, but Cleveland is well-suited to pull off an away upset, so expect a tough contest.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Feb 05, 2025 | Celtics 112-105 Cavaliers |
Dec 02, 2024 | Cavaliers 115-111 Celtics |
Nov 20, 2024 | Celtics 120-117 Cavaliers |
May 16, 2024 | Celtics 113-98 Cavaliers |
May 14, 2024 | Celtics 109-102 Cavaliers |