The Miami Heat travel to Ohio to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in what could end up as a first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night.
Jayson Tatum was mocked online after his gesture against the Cleveland Cavaliers backfired on Friday. Tatum's Boston Celtics got off to a hot start
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldho
The Cavaliers are currently 21-6 on the road with a point differential of 12, while the Celtics have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. These teams have met three times this year. The Cavaliers won at home once (115-111), while the Celtics took a game at home (120-117) and on the road (112-105).
The fourth and final meeting between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers goes down in Boston with a Friday night tip at TD Garden.
However, this is exactly what happened as the Wine and Gold stunned the crowd at TD Garden, in their 123-116 win over the Celtics. Donovan Mitchell spoke after the game about the team's performance and persistentcy in the victory.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the No. 3 favorite at +800. Mitchell's dunk over Kristaps Porzingis failed to set the tone for the Cavaliers, who fell at home to the Celtics. The Timberwolves star's game against the Lakers ended early.
Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, right, celebrates with teammate Darius Garland, left, after a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Boston, missing two key starters, appeared to be in control for much of the game before Cleveland’s fourth-quarter surge. Jayson Tatum delivered a dominant performance with 46 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jaylen Brown, returning from a thigh contusion, contributed 37 points, five rebounds, and two assists.
The No. 1 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers travel to TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts to square off against the No. 2 seeded and reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics.
Kenny Atkinson explains what effect the Cleveland Cavaliers could get following their win over the Boston Celtics.