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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 28, 2025

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Feb 28, 2025 8:57 PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers, riding a strong road win streak, are set to face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The top two teams in the Eastern Conference will clash, with the Cavaliers looking to extend their impressive record and the Celtics seeking to protect their home turf.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

Current Odds

CLE
BOS
Over
242.5
-118
Under
246.5
-105
CLE
-2.5
-115
BOS
+5.5
+114
CLE
ML
-233
BOS
ML
+2907

Boston Celtics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/26/25 @ Detroit Pistons L 117-97
2/25/25 @ Toronto Raptors W 111-101
2/23/25 vs New York Knicks W 118-105
2/20/25 @ Philadelphia 76ers W 124-104
2/12/25 vs San Antonio Spurs W 116-103

Cleveland Cavaliers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/25/25 @ Orlando Magic W 122-82
2/23/25 vs Memphis Grizzlies W 129-123
2/21/25 vs New York Knicks W 142-105
2/20/25 @ Brooklyn Nets W 110-97
2/12/25 @ Toronto Raptors W 131-108

Boston Celtics injuries

  • Luke Kornet (C): Day-To-Day
  • Jaylen Brown (SG): Day-To-Day
  • Jrue Holiday (PG): Day-To-Day

Cavaliers vs Celtics game info

Type Info
Venue TD Garden
Location Boston, MA
Tip-off Fri 7:30 PM
TV ESPN

Cavaliers vs Celtics predictions

For the Cleveland Cavaliers, all eyes will likely be on Donovan Mitchell, who's been consistently making waves this season. He’s got that scoring touch which might see him putting up around 21 points while keeping his hands busy with a few assists and rebounds thrown in. Darius Garland is another player to watch—from knocking down threes to orchestrating plays, he could easily have over 18 points and deliver a couple quality assists. Spinning the paint will be Jarrett Allen, a rebounding machine who might grab more than 10 boards and chip in defensively. What do you think—can the depth of the Cavs' lineup hold their own against Boston's robust defense?

Switching gears to the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum is a player who never fails to bring the heat. In a competitive fight, his knack for putting up high numbers could land him around 24 points while pulling down close to 10 rebounds. And you have to consider the dynamic duo effect with Jaylen Brown; his hustle on the floor could translate to a solid 20 points, paired with sharp defensive stats. Kristaps Porzingis is the wildcard, his presence in the frontcourt might lead to some crucial blocks and boards. At the end of the day, the Celtics have got a roster full of key players that could spell trouble for Cleveland.

So, who will come out on top in this thrilling matchup? The Cavaliers have been a steamroller on the road, with no signs of slowing down. Yet, the Celtics, especially on their home court, won't make it easy. My gut says the Celtics might just edge this one out. Their lineup's depth and home-court advantage could tip the scales in their favor, though it’ll surely be a hard-fought contest. What do you think? It's going to be exciting to see which team will come hungry and leave sporting a victory smile.

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