Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (10/08)
As much as it may not be that informative about the season ahead, hungry fans should welcome the return of organized NBA basketball regardless.
The Boston Celtics will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Ohio on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for the first game of the 2026-27 NBA preseason. The Celtics come in with a new roster, while the Cavaliers have a few key additions and departures. Both teams will enter the exhibition match with a 0-0 record. For the Celtics, all players are listed as probable starters, with no injuries reported.
However, for the Cavaliers, only new forward Peyton Watson is listed as day-to-day with a strained hamstring. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Boston and available for live streaming on Fubo.
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