The Celtics and Cavaliers begin their second-round matchup in the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night at TD Garden in Boston.
After a domineering regular season, No. 1 Boston glided past No. 8 Miami in the first round, winning the series in five games. Now the chief concern for the Celtics is health: Do-it-all, 7-3 forward Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with the calf injury he suffered in Game 4 against the Heat. His status for Game 1 is up in the air.
Amid Porzingis’s expected absence, Boston still has plenty of firepower. Jaylen Brown (22.8 points), Derrick White (22.4 points) and Jayson Tatum (21.8 points) all averaged more than 20 points per game against the Heat.
No. 4-seeded Cleveland needed seven games to win its first-round series against the fifth-seeded Magic, rallying out of a 10-point halftime deficit to win Game 7 on Sunday. Donovan Mitchell, facing a stingy Orlando defense, scored a whopping 89 points across the final two games of the series.
Though Mitchell will need to be at his best for the Cavaliers to down the Celtics, he will also need help. All-Star center Jarrett Allen missed the last three games of the Orlando series with a rib contusion. Darius Garland shot just 3-of-13 from the field in Game 7 against the Magic. In a Game 6 loss, Evan Mobley scored three points in 34 minutes.
Boston took two of the three matchups with Cleveland during the regular season. Here is everything that you need to know about Game 1 between the Celtics and Cavaliers.
What channel is Celtics vs. Cavaliers on today?
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling, NordVPN
Celtics vs. Cavaliers will air nationally on TNT in the U.S. on Tuesday. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
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In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Cavaliers will tip off at around 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 7. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers radio station
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers tickets
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds via BetMGM
Boston is a 10.5-point favorite for Game 1. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Celtics | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -10.5 | +10.5 |
| Moneyline | -600 | +425 |
Celtics vs. Cavaliers schedule
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Game 1 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 9 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| May 11 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| May 13 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| May 15 | Game 5 | TBD | TNT |
| May 17 | Game 6 | TBD | ESPN |
| May 19 | Game 7 | TBD | TBD |