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Comments from the Other Side - Cavaliers 10/8/26
Welcome to the first CFTOS of the season. It was a fun game watching the young guys ball out. The Celtics are a deep team. I liked what I saw from Devin Carter and Dillon Mitchell. I loved the rebounding. Garza is looking good. The Celtics center rotation that was a weakness last year is now a strength. I have to admit that seeing Philly with all their starters get beat by the Nets was nice as well. My favorites are in bold. Wha...
Cleveland Cavaliers: 3 Realistic Outcomes For The 2026-27 Season
Here are three realistic outcomes for the Cavaliers in 2026-27, from an NBA Finals appearance to a disappointing first-round playoff exit.
Craig Porter Jr. may have just won the backup point guard job in a single game
Craig Porter Jr. was excellent in his preseason debut, pushing him even further ahead in the fight for the backup point guard role on the Cleveland Cavaliers
Brad Stevens' commitment to depth stole the show in Celtics' preseason opener
The Boston Celtics' bench dominated the Cavaliers' starters in their preseason opener, proving Brad Stevens' vision for deep roster depth is already paying off.
Cavs want to ‘get back to being a top-five defense’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers climbed their way back to relevance five years ago through their work on the defensive end. They ascended 20 spots in defensive rating from 2021 to 2022 thanks to the additions of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. That upward trajectory continued the next season as they finished 2023 with the […]
10 Takeaways from Celtics Preseason Victory over Cavaliers
1. Glass Cleaners Boston Celtics basketball is finally back! Not only in the literal sense but in the way the Celtics dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking them down 124-113 in the first preseason game of the season. This felt like a big upset in a way given the Cavs played their starters in the first […]
Baylor Scheierman's well-rounded Celtics preseason debut shows he's ready for more
Baylor Scheierman starred in the Celtics' 124-113 win over the Cavaliers. His performance, a blend of hustle and highlights, captured why he's ready to build on a breakout year.
Celtics reminded not to overlook Luka Garza
The Boston Celtics took a conservative approach to begin the preseason. Luka Garza didn’t get the memo. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, without stars Jayson Tatum, Paul George, or centers Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson, Garza got the starting nod for substitute head coaches Tony Dobbins and DJ MacLeay. In the game’s opening 2:21, Garza picked […]
Celtics beat Cavaliers in preseason opener
The Boston Celtics opened their preseason schedule with a 124-113 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, October 8, at Rocket Arena. Boston built a 71-62 halftime lead after scoring 39 points in the second quarter. Cleveland responded with a 34-point third quarter and briefly moved in front, but the Celtics regained control and […] The post Celtics beat Cavaliers in preseason opener appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Celtics’ newest player excels in debut game against Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — It’s been an up-and-down couple of months for Celtics guard Devin Carter. Carter, who drafted to the Sacramento Kings just two summers ago, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in June in a salary dump. Then, last month, Carter was waived. Suddenly, a guy who was the 14th overall pick in 2024 found […]
8 Takeaways from Cavs loss to Celtics: Defense leaves much to be desired in preseason opener
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened up the exhibition slate with a less-than-stellar 124-113 loss to a Boston Celtics team that didn’t bring their starting lineup. Still, there were some positives to take away from this one. Peyton Watson was the bright spot of this game. Preseason basketball can be fool’s gold. You don’t have […]
Cavaliers Fail To Impress vs. Depleted Celtics: 3 Takeaways From Preseason Opener
Analyzing the Celtics' 124-113 preseason win over the updated Cavaliers.
Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work
CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 124-113 preseason-opening loss to the Celtics on Thursday. 1. It wasn’t often pretty, but that’s what this time of year is for. It’s to figure out some things. 2. So what did Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson figure out? Well, he didn’t specifically say any of this, but I […] The post Dribbles: Cavs’ first audition brings positives, but rebounding needs work appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Player Grades: Cavs vs Celtics – Jaylon Tyson shows flashes in loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their first of three preseason games with a loss to the Boston Celtics. We’re trying a new format for player grades this year. The goal is to separate players into categories and trim some fat from each game. We’ll be focusing more on the standouts (for better or worse) instead of […]
And-Ones: Swing Players, Team Needs, Aivazoglou, Mutual Options
John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 124, Cavaliers 113 - Boston's rotation downs Cleveland regulars
It was the first taste of Boston Celtics basketball in months, and Joe Mazzulla wasn't even on the sideline. Tony Dobbins and DJ MacLeay led what ended up being a back-and-forth affair between the Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Devin Carter already looks like the latest stroke of genius from Brad Stevens
Devin Carter shined in his Celtics preseason debut against the Cavaliers. Here is why the former lottery pick looks like Brad Stevens' latest steal.
Luka Garza headlines Celtics win over the Cavaliers, 124-113
After a packed week of NBA preseason games, Boston finally took to the court against the Cavaliers in Cleveland. For coaches and fans of both franchises it was the first opportunity to see their new look teams in a game setting. Boston showcased it’s newest additions and rookies as they took the game 124-113 on […]
Final Score: Cavs lose first preseason game 124-113 to Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers took their first loss of the preseason in a 124-113 defeat to the Boston Celtics. Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen started the game for Cleveland. James Harden was ruled out with ankle soreness. Boston was without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Peyton Pritchard, Mitchell Robinson, and Paul […]
Celtics will be without 8 players in preseason opener
CLEVELAND — The Celtics will rest most of the roster in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Paul George, Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Ron Harper Jr., and Payton Pritchard are all out. Mike Conley, Baylor Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Jordan Walsh, and Luka Garza will start, with Chris Cenac […]
Donovan Mitchell Blasts ‘BS’ Narratives Surrounding James Harden Ahead of Year 18
Donovan Mitchell believes his co-star, James Harden, should be considered one of the great NBA players of all time. However, Harden is not brought up as much as Mitchell wants him to be. The Cleveland Cavaliers star will enter his 18th year in the NBA and is not included in certain conversations. Mitchell believes Harden [...]
Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/8/26
Herald Celtics announce surprise coaching plan ahead of preseason opener Five things to watch in Celtics’ preseason opener vs. Cavaliers Globe Jayson Tatum says he has ‘a totally different perspective’ this year in training camp CelticsBlog Joe Mazzulla reveals a twist before Celtics’ first preseason game Congratulations, sailor. You made it to Celtics preseason. 10 […]
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 10/8/26
Herald Celtics announce surprise coaching plan ahead of preseason opener Five things to watch in Celtics’ preseason opener vs. Cavaliers Globe Jayson Tatum says he has ‘a totally different perspective’ this year in training camp CelticsBlog Joe Mazzulla reveals a twist before Celtics’ first preseason game Congratulations, sailor. You made it to Celtics preseason. 10 things I’m looking forward to this Celtics season Question Marks: The first look at a new era with Celtics-Cavaliers ...
Boston Celtics (0-0) at Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) Preseason Game #1 10/8/26
The Celtics begin their preseason slate with a game against the Cavaliers in Cleveland. The Celtics held the first few days of training camp in Boston and then traveled to South Carolina for 3 days of camp at The Citadel. The Cavaliers traveled a bit farther as they traveled to Andalusia, Spain for training camp […]
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