SO SAD: the Boston Celtics have signed out Jayson Tatum for failing…….

The Boston Celtics (48-12) and Cleveland Cavaliers (39-21) square off in an Eastern Conference game on Tuesday. Despite the fact that these two teams are among the best in the conference, the Celtics are the clear favourite and hold an eight-game advantage. They defeated the Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday, while Cleveland was defeated 107-98 by the New York Knicks. Kristaps Porzingis (quad) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are doubtful for Boston. The Cavaliers are without Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Max Strus (knee), while Caris LeVert (elbow) is questionable.

The game will tip off at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 p.m. ET. The most recent Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds see Boston as an 8-point favourite, according to SportsLine consensus. There is a 215 total point over/under. Check out SportsLine’s tested model’s NBA predictions before choosing a Cavaliers vs. Celtics team.

 

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Centre For the Cavaliers, Jarrett Allen has been a rock at the low post. Allen has a soft touch around the basket and plays excellent rim defence. With 15.8 points per game, the 25-year-old is seventh in the NBA in terms of field goal percentage (63.3%) and ninth in terms of rebounds (10.5). In his most recent game, Allen finished with eighteen points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

Due to injuries to several players on the Cavaliers’ roster, guard Darius Garland might need to play a bigger part tonight. Garland is a skilled passer who can make baskets from all three levels and has good observational skills. In a game, the 24-year-old averages 18.4 points and 6.1 assists. Garland recorded 19 points and five assists in his most recent game. Check out who SportsLine has to back.