SUMMARY
- Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs take on Jayson Tatum and the Celtics tonight.
- Mitchell is expected to miss this game due to a bone bruise on his knee.
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be taking on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics tonight. As some NBA fans should certainly be aware, Mitchell was traded to the Cavs last season and helped the team make the playoffs for the first time in their post-LeBron James era. The Cavs are positioned to qualify for the postseason once again this season with a present record of 39 wins and 21 losses.
Their opponents for tonight will be one of the best teams in the entire NBA. The Boston Celtics have been playing at an elite level this season and have a record of 48 wins and 12 losses. As both these teams get ready to face off, fans might want to know more about the injury reports and expected rosters. Additionally, a prediction on which team is more likely to win will also be made.
Donovan Mitchell is listed out for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics game tonight
There is no denying that Spida is the best player on the Cavaliers’ roster. Therefore, not having him at full strength for this game against the Boston Celtics certainly reduces the chances the Cavs have of winning this matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers injury report
- Donovan Mitchell (out)
- Issac Okoro (questionable)
- Caris LeVert (questionable)
- Max Strus (out)
- Ty Jerome (out)
Cleveland Cavaliers expected roster
- Darius Garland
- Sam Merrill
- Evan Mobley
- Dean Wade
- Jarrett Allen
Boston Celtics injury report
- Jaylen Brown (questionable)
- Kristaps Porzingis (questionable)
- Neemias Queta (out)
Boston Celtics expected roster
- Jrue Holiday
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Jaylen Brown
- Al Horford
As fans can tell from the injury reports and expected rosters, both sides are dealing with a fair amount of injuries. Although Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable due to a knee contusion, he is still expected to play in this game. Finally, here are the predicitions for the Cavs-Celtics match tonight.
Can Tatum and the Celtics continue their win streak?
While both teams have very good records at the moment and are certainly going to be in the playoffs, the Celtics are favored to win over the Cavs tonight. After all, Boston just destroyed the Golden State Warriors in their most recent matchup and is currently on an 11-game winning streak.