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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Boston Celtics (9-2) on Friday, February 26, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBAFriday, February 26, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

7:30 PM ETFeb 26, 2027

Boston Celtics9-2

DateFeb 26, 2027

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVESPN

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersBoston Celtics

Points per game

116.5

115.7

Points allowed per game

115.0

104.0

5-6Record9-2

2nd in Central DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division

1-4Road record / home record5-0

LLWLLLast 5WWWWL

L2StreakW4

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersBoston Celtics

L2StreakW4

Points Against

115.0

104.0

5-5Last Ten Games9-1

Points Per Game

116.5

115.7

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

44.8

Assists Per Game

27.0

27.3

Blocks Per Game

5.5

4.5

Steals Per Game

7.4

8.3

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

0.6

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

14.4

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Boston Celtics

No injuries listed.

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95

Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Boston CelticsWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersW 123-101

Nov 8, 2026 · at Milwaukee BucksW 117-97

Nov 6, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 119-80

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 109-102

Nov 2, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 93-109

Season series

Series starts 12/28

Apr 1, 2027BOS 0, CLE 0

Feb 26, 2027CLE 0, BOS 0

Dec 28, 2026CLE 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Celtics
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics?

The game is on Friday, February 26, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Boston Celtics: 9-2.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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