The 42-17 Boston Celtics will play host to the 48-10 Cleveland Cavaliers at their home arena of TD Garden this Friday (Feb. 28). The Celtics just saw one of their longest win streaks in recent memory broken the game before, while the Cavs are tied for the longest active win streak in the NBA with the team that just broke Boston’s, the Detroit Pistons.

Can the Celtics return the favor to Cleveland at home? Boston has played the Cavs well, but can’t be complacent if they want the victory. It might well come down to whether the Cs have most of their core players available to suit up, with Cleveland at full health and Boston having sat several important players of late.

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Let’s take a look at player health for both teams, likely starters, and how to watch or stream the game.

Feb 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Feb 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Player injuries

For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown (thigh), Jrue Holiday (finger), and Luke Kornet (personal reasons) are all questionable.

For the Cavs, a clean bill of health is on the table.

Feb 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) rebounds in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Feb 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) rebounds in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Probable starting lineups

Boston

Cleveland

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 04: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 04: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

How to watch or stream the game

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

Date: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

TV Channel: ESPN, NBC Sports Boston

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Cavs: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (2/28)