Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics: Dec 28, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, December 28, 2026
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Home

Cavaliers vs Celtics tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Monday, December 28, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, December 28, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
TD GardenBoston

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Celtics are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 3-0. The Cavaliers rank 2nd in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Celtics Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 3-0

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPCeltics 4 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
119.8#8
120.0#19
Opponent points
111.8#13
46.6%#9
Field goal %
46.5%#11
36.6%#11
Three-point %
38.6%#5
74.4%#17
Free throw %
76.0%#15
46.0#11
Rebounds
44.3#16
26.3#13
Assists
27.5#8
9.7#11
Steals
9.0#15
8.3#2
Blocks
3.8#26
18.0#28
Turnovers
15.5#14

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

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This Cavaliers vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers host the Clippers Dec 31; Celtics visit the Bulls Dec 30.

Cavaliers vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Celtics start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Boston Celtics on Monday, December 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Celtics on?

Cavaliers vs Celtics airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Cavaliers and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Celtics were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Celtics?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Celtics go last season?

The Celtics won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Celtics game?

The Celtics beat the Cavaliers 109-98 on Mar 8, 2026 on the road.

Where is Cavaliers vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Can I watch Cavaliers vs Celtics for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.