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LakersCleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics: Feb 26, 2027
Cavaliers vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Friday, February 26, 2027 at TD Garden, Boston. Watch it on ESPN.
How to Watch Cavaliers vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Friday, February 26, 20277:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- Watch on
- ESPN
- Stream
- ESPN AppAlso 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
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick White |  Celtics | G | Day-To-Day | Hip | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Devin Carter | Celtics | G | Out | Illness | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Khalifa Diop |  Cavaliers | C | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 21, 2026 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin | Cavaliers | F | Out | Back | Oct 20, 2026 |
Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Cavaliers
Donovan MitchellG · 3 GP26.7PTS6.7REB4.7AST
Evan MobleyF · 3 GP18.7PTS8.7REB3.0AST
James HardenG · 3 GP15.7PTS5.0REB7.0AST
Celtics
Jayson TatumF-G · 3 GP24.0PTS6.7REB8.0AST
Paul GeorgeF · 3 GP23.0PTS5.7REB2.3AST
Payton PritchardG · 3 GP16.3PTS2.0REB3.0AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Cavaliers vs Celtics Preview
The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Celtics are 2-1 this season.
The Celtics won last season's series 3-0. The Cavaliers rank 1st in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (24.0 points per game).
Cavaliers vs Celtics Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 8, 2026 Celtics @ Cavaliers 109-98
- Nov 30, 2025 Celtics @ Cavaliers 117-115
- Oct 29, 2025 Cavaliers @ Celtics 105-125
Cavaliers vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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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 76ers Mar 1; Celtics visit the Timberwolves Feb 28.
Cavaliers vs Celtics FAQs
What time does Cavaliers vs Celtics start?
The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Boston Celtics on Friday, February 26, 2027 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).
What channel is Cavaliers vs Celtics on?
Cavaliers vs Celtics airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.
What are the Cavaliers and Celtics records?
Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Celtics were 2-1 this season.
Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Celtics?
As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); 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.
Is Cavaliers vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.