Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers (Image via X) The Boston Celtics have a home game in their hands, and this time they will be hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. This will be their first matchup since their preseason game on October 12. Having won only one game so far this season, the Celtics have not had the best start to the 2025-26 season. The Cavs on the other hand, are on a 3-1 run going into this match. Let’s see how the two teams perform, their predicted starting lineups, injury reports, and more, as the Celtics and the Cavs face each other for the first time this season
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers – When and where to watch the game?
The matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers will kick off at 7:00 pm ET on October 29, 2025. The Celtics will host the Cavaliers at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, and the game will be streamed on NBC and Peacock.
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers – Expected starting lineups
Boston CelticsDerrick WhitePayton PritchardJosh MinottChris BoucherNeemias QuetaCleveland CavaliersLonzo BallDonovan MitchellDe’Andre HunterEvan MobleyJarrett Allen
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Injury report
Boston CelticsJaylen Brown (Hamstring) – QuestionableJayson Tatum (Achilles) – OutCleveland CavaliersSam Merrill (Hip) – QuestionableDarius Garland (Toe) – OutMax Strus (Foot) – Out
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers – Game Prediction
The two teams from the East will come together for the first time this season, where the Boston Celtics will look to grab a victory at home after an unfavorable start to their season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on the road so far this season, except for their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, which they won. This will be their last game on the road before they get back to home ground for their upcoming NBA Cup match against the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics are most likely to miss Jaylen Brown, who has been deemed questionable for the game and has been battling an injury since the beginning of the season. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, have recently added Lonzo Ball to their roster in the absence of Darius Garland, although the latter is rumored to get back with the team by November. In this match-up, the Cavaliers, though the away team, have better chances of winning the game than the home team, who have some serious strategy planning in their hands.Also Read: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers (10-29-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more