Live Thread: Celtics @ Cavs, Part Two

Good evening CtB!

Tonight on the shores of Lake Erie the Cavs will face the Boston Celtics in a rare, two-game home series against the famed franchise. Last game, the Cavs put together an unbelievable fourth quarter comeback with rookie sensation Evan Mobley leading the charge. The question tonight will be how both teams respond to such a hard fought game Saturday night.

The Cavs can expect the Celtics to be hungry and desperate for a win so that they don’t fall too far behind the top six race in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs will be looking to prove their hot start isn’t a fluke and that they are a playoff contender that should be taken seriously.

Due to Lauri Markkanen and Kevin Love also out, #Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will have to get creative with his lineups.

I do wonder if it’s time for Tacko Tuesday eve…he is available while R.J. Nembhard is back with the Charge. https://t.co/5X9i9c1Gpu

— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) November 15, 2021

In surprising news, Jarrett Allen is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game with a non-COVID related illness. The Cavs will also be apparently missing Lauri Markkanen, Lamar Stevens, Collin Sexton, and Kevin Love. If the Cavs want to pull this game off, they will be heavily reliant upon their deep bench to hold up against a healthier Boston team. According to last reports, Al Horford will be probable for the game, and there are rumors that Jaylen Brown could be back as well.

Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm ET and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Ohio/Great Lakes, GO CAVS!