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When the Cleveland Cavaliers (39-24) and Boston Celtics (42-21) match up at Rocket Arena on Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. ET, Donovan Mitchell is a player to watch.
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Cavaliers vs. Celtics: March 8 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Game time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.6% | 9 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.2% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 12 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.7 | 14 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 12 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 7 |
Celtics' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.0% | 2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.3 | 4 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.9 | 7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 1 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 29 |
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Cavaliers vs. Celtics Top Players
Cavaliers
- Mitchell puts up 28.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Cavaliers.
- Evan Mobley adds 17.6 points, 3.8 assists and 8.7 rebounds per matchup, while James Harden contributes with 24.3 points, 8.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds a game.
- Mitchell makes 3.5 threes per game to lead active Cavaliers.
- Mitchell averages 1.6 steals per game. Mobley collects 1.8 blocks a game.
Celtics
- Jaylen Brown pours in 28.8 points per game. He also contributes 7.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season.
- This season, Neemias Queta has a statline of 10.1 points, 1.5 assists and 8.4 rebounds per game.
- Derrick White averages 2.9 made threes per game.
- The Celtics' defensive efforts get a boost from White (1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game).
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Cavaliers vs. Celtics Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
Donovan Mitchell: Probable (Groin),
Jaylon Tyson: Questionable (Neck),
Tyrese Proctor: Out (Quadricep),
Dean Wade: Probable (Ankle),
Jarrett Allen: Out (Knee)
Celtics
Celtics:
Nikola Vucevic: Out (Finger)
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Knicks | W 109-94 | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Bucks | L 118-116 | Away |
| 2/27/2026 | Pistons | L 122-119 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Nets | W 106-102 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Pistons | W 113-109 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 3/9/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
| 3/13/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Nets | W 148-111 | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | 76ers | W 114-98 | Home |
| 3/2/2026 | Bucks | W 108-81 | Away |
| 3/4/2026 | Hornets | L 118-89 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Mavericks | W 120-100 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Spurs | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 3/16/2026 | Suns | - | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Warriors | - | Home |
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