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Can the Celtics shine on Tatum's return?
Tournament: NBA 2025-26 Season | Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland | Tip Off: 22:30:00
Live Streaming: NBA League Pass
Boston Celtics to win
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Donovan Mitchell is once again the creator and finisher for another NBA team following his successful stint at the Utah Jazz. The star gets another top player in support as the Cavs showed their intent trading for James Harden. The back-court duo forms an explosive offensive lineup while the front court is strong on the defensive end.
The Cavaliers rank third in the league with a 119.1 points per game average and have an offensive rating of 117.4 (fifth in the league). Defensively, they maintained 12th place with a rating of 113.1. The team is one of the fastest teams in the league, ranking eighth in the Pace rating (101.05).
The team also has a good assist ratio in games, with 28.4 assists per game while turning over possession only 14 times in the game. They average 44.4 boards per game while blocking 5.2 shots in the game. showing some game awareness, the team averages nine steals per game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dominant at Rocket Arena during the 2025–26 season, winning all of their last five home games. During this run, they averaged 119.4 points scored while conceding 100.6 points per game.
Though the Celtics had been one of the contender sides over the years, they underwent a huge shake-up this season with Jayson Tatum’s last season injury. Though Tatum is back on the floor, he will play on minute restrictions, not putting his health on the line. Payton Pritchard’s form had been a welcome sign for the side while Jaylen Brown remained a key player for the team’s performances.
The 17-time champions boast a 120.2 offensive rating and rank second in the stat. They average 114.5 points and 24.5 assists per game. Impressively, the side has been very disciplined with the possessions and averages 12 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, the team has 7.3 steals and 5.4 blocks.
The Boston Celtics have been highly effective on the road, winning four of their last five away games during the 2025–26 season. Over this period, they have maintained a strong defensive presence, averaging 104.2 points scored while conceding 92.8 points per game.
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | James Harden |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Jaylon Tyson |
| PF | Evan Mobley |
| C | Jarrett Allen |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Derrick White |
| SG | Jayson Tatum |
| SF | Jaylen Brown |
| PF | Sam Hauser |
| C | Neemias Quetta |
The Cleveland Cavaliers will welcome the Boston Celtics on March 8. The match will start at 10:30 PM with Celtics holding a 2-0 lead in the season series.
Current Standings
The Boston Celtics have a 42-21 record in the league and stand second in the East. The Cavaliers fourth in the East with a 39-24 record.
Head-to-Head Record
The Celtics won 143 games against the Cavs and lost 89. In their last five regular-season meetings, the Boston Celtics lead the series 3-2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics have won the first two matchups of the current 2025–26 season, including a dominant 20-point victory in October.
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 28.5 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 1.6/0.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 28.9 | 7.2 | 5 | 1/0.4 |