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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics lock horns in what will be a battle between two Eastern Conference franchises at the TD Garden. The Cavaliers tipped off their campaign with a loss, but have since bounced back with three consecutive wins. The Celtics' season commenced with three successive defeats before they finally snapped their losing streak in the previous outing.Donovan Mitchell has started the season in red-hot form, and much of Cleveland's success is a result of the star guard's individual offensive brilliance. Mitchell is averaging 31.3 points per game on 56.4% shooting.Evan Mobley's stupendous all-round display has been huge for the Cavaliers as he leads the team in rebounds (8.8), steals (1.8) and blocks 2.0), while being the second-leading scorer (18.3). The supremely skilled big man's defense has perfectly complemented Mitchell's offensive explosion.Meanwhile, the new-look Celtics, in the absence of Jayson Tatum, have found it challenging to finish games with a positive result. Joe Mazzulla's men rank at the bottom half of the table in almost all major offensive categories.Jaylen Brown hasn't been 100% healthy, but his contribution on offense hasn't dropped. With Tatum sidelined, the opposition teams have zeroed down on Brown and guarded the Celtics forward more aggressively than it used to be the case when Tatum was on the court. Yet, Brown has found out ways to put points on the board and keep the team's offense going.Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Injury ReportsCleveland Cavaliers injury reportSam Merrill, Darius Garland and Max Strus won't play against the Celtics. Merrill is out with a right hip contusion, Garland is recovering from a toe injury and Struss is ruled out with a left foot fracture.Boston Celtics injury reportJaylen Brown is probable with a left hamstring injury. One can expect the former NBA Finals MVP to lead the Celtics' charge against the Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum remains out with a right Achilles injury.Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth ChartsCleveland Cavaliers starting lineup and depth chartWith Sam Merrill sidelined, the Cavaliers are forced to make a change to their starting lineup. Either Lonzo Ball or Jaylon Tyson will replace Merrill, while Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter and Jarrett Allen will be the other four starters.PGDonovan MitchellLonzo BallCraig Porter Jr.SGJaylon Tyson Tyrese ProctorSFDe'Andre HunterLuke TraversPFEvan MobleyDean WadeLarry Nance Jr.CJarrett AllenThomas BryantNae'Qwan TomlinBoston Celtics starting lineup and depth chartThe Celtics' starting lineup will feature Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta and Josh Minott.PGPayton PritchardHugo GonzalezMax ShulgaSGDerrick WhiteAnfernee SimonsBayloe SchiermanSFSam HauserJordan WalshJosh MinottPFJaylen BrownChris BoucherXavier TillmanCNeemias QuetaLuka GarzaAmari Williams
