The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers make the trip to TD Garden on Friday night to face off with the Boston Celtics for the first time since the Cavs traded for former star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. With a dangerous frontcourt in big man Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, a thin Celtics rotation up front will make this tilt an especially good challenge for the Celtics.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the action live on cable television or an online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with who ought to be available to play.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), and Robert Williams III (knee) will not be available to play. Grant Williams will also be unavailable due to suspension, though he is not injured.
For the Cavs, Darius Garland (eye), Ricky Rubio (ACL), and Dylan Windler (ankle) are also scratches.
Grant Williams has been suspended one game for “recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” the NBA announced in a press release. https://t.co/6OQVmsPZFT
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 27, 2022
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Sam Hauser
- Al Horford
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell
- Caris LeVert
- Isaac Okoro
- Evan Mobley
- Jarrett Allen
The Celtics are “looking to fill holes in the frontcourt and on the wings,” reportedly. https://t.co/uSsKrCAVsU
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 27, 2022
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Oct. 28
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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