The Boston Celtics are ready to host the Cleveland Cavaliers to open a high-voltage NBA battle on November 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. Cleveland will try to make it seven games in a row that they win on the road.
The Celtics, who have an 11-2 record, have dominated Eastern Conference teams. They average 121.6 points each game and shoot 45.9% from the field, which is second within the NBA in scoring.
However, the Cavaliers still remain undefeated to an Eastern Conference team—they are 12-0 against them. They score 53.6 points for each game in the paint, which is fourth in the league. Evan Mobley scores 12.7 points each game in the paint, which is the most on the team.
The Cavaliers let teams shoot 45.9% from the field, which is the same number that Boston shoots. The Celtics allow 111.4 points per game, while Cleveland scores 123.7, which is 12.3 higher than what they give up.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game, plus plenty more.
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Date and tip-off time
The Boston Celtics will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in an electrifying NBA game on November 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at TD Garden, in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Date | November 19, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 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: TNT
- Streaming service: DirecTV Stream
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Boston Celtics team news
Jayson Tatum is making 46.1% of his shots from the field and scoring 29.7 points for each game.
Derrick White stops an average of 1.14 shots per game.
Boston Celtics Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| PG, Jrue Holiday | Knee injury | Day-to-Day |
| PF, Kristaps Porzingis | Foot injury | Out |
Cleveland Cavaliers team news
In the paint, Jarrett Allen averages 10.6 rebounds each game, 8.8 defensively and 1.9 offensively.
Darius Garland averages 30.1 minutes and averages 6.6 assists, but his 2.7 turnovers are concerning.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, Emoni Bates | Knee injury | Out |
| SG, Donovan Mitchell | Rest | Out |
Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers head-to-head record
In the last five games between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics have won four of those five games. The Celtics easily won three of those games, including a 120-95 win on May 8th, 2024, and a 113-98 victory on May 16, 2024.
The Cavaliers' only win was on the 10th of May 2024, when they beat the Celtics by a score of 118–94. Based on Boston's recent success, especially in games with a lot of points, they look like they will keep up their good offensive play, with Jayson Tatum guiding the way.
However, Cleveland will need their star players, like Evan Mobley, to contribute evenly if they want to compete with Boston's scoring power and avoid another blowout loss.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | Celtics 113-98 Cavaliers |
| May 14, 2024 | Celtics 109-102 Cavaliers |
| May 12, 2024 | Celtics 106-93 Cavaliers |
| May 10, 2024 | Cavaliers 118-94 Celtics |
| May 08, 2024 | Celtics 120-95 Cavaliers |