The Boston Celtics look to follow up their first win of the 2025-26 NBA regular season — a 122-90 road blowout of the last-place New Orleans Pelicans — with another that would come on in the Celtics’ home arena of TD Garden. There, on Wednesday (Oct. 29) evening as Boston takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
For the Celtics to secure their first win streak of the season, they will need to take a bigger, more talented Cavs roster by surprise when it comes to effort and grit. As unlikely as such an outcome might be, a number of injuries affecting Cleveland early in the season might be enough to tip the balance to Boston with a ton of sweat and a little luck.
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Records, standing, and streaks
Currently, the Celtics have a 1-3 record. That has them in a four-way tie for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Oct 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) attempts a layup against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at TD Garden. Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
The Cavs own a 3-1 record and are the owners of a three-game win streak that propelled them to sole possession of second place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Pels 122-90 at Smoothie King Center to win their first game of the season.
Oct 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) rebounds the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Cleveland beat the Detroit Pistons 116-95 on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, and Jaylen Brown (hamstring) is probable.
Feb 28, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) during the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
For the Cavs, Darius Garland (toe), Sam Merrill (hip), and Max Strus (foot) are out.
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Probable starting lineups
Celtics
Oct 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Cavs
What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: ESPN, NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Cavs at Celtics: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (10/29)