Celtics add to their injury: Jaylen Brown’s ankle sprain was already deemed questionable by the Celtics on Wednesday.

For the second leg of their two-game miniseries against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics have added another noteworthy name to their list of injuries.

After tripping and hurtling under the basket in the opening game, Jaylen Brown was carted off with an ankle sprain. After the shoot-around on Thursday morning, Kristaps Porzingis’ calf flared up once more, forcing him to miss a week of action for Boston and adding his name to the injury report.

The centre for the Celtics most likely has tightness in his left calf. This will be Porzingis’ third game back from his Black Friday calf injury, assuming there isn’t another downgrade to his status. Porzingis was hurt against the Orlando Magic on Friday.

Evan Mobley is once again listed as out for the Cavaliers, so Porzingis might play a big game against Cleveland. He has played the Cavaliers three times in a row, averaging 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists.

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HE MIGHT NEVER PLAY; CELTICS QB PLAYER WITH SERIOUS INJURY THAT.

IN THEIR REMATCH WITH THE CLEVELAND ON THURSDAY NIGHT, THE CELTICS WILL BE MISSING A CRUCIAL MEMBER OF THEIR CORE ONCE MORE.

PRIOR TO TONIGHT’S GAME AGAINST THE C’S, EVAN MOBLEY, WHO IS DEALING WITH A LEFT KNEE INJURY, IS LISTED AS OUT ON THE TEAM’S INJURY REPORT. MOBLEY WILL BE SITTING OUT HIS FOURTH STRAIGHT GAME.

MOBLEY WOULD HAVE BEEN A USEFUL ADDITION TO THE CAVS’ TRAVELING ROSTER FOR THIS TRIP, AS THE WINE-AND-GOLD TEAM HOPES TO EMERGE VICTORIOUS FROM TD GARDEN AND TIE THE RECORD.

CLEVELAND HAS MOSTLY HELD ITS OWN DEFENSIVELY, BUT BOSTON’S ABUNDANCE OF WEAPONS MAKES IT CHALLENGING TO GUARD.

THE CAVS HAVE ALSO GONE TO SMALLER LINEUPS DUE TO MOBLEY’S ABSENCE, SENDING OUT THREE-GUARD COMBINATIONS MULTIPLE TIMES IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND A SOLUTION. DEAN WADE HAS BEEN SPOT STARTING AT POWER FORWARD FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE TRIP, AND TRISTAN THOMPSON HAS SEEN AN INCREASE IN MINUTES AT THE BACKUP CENTER POSITION.

CLEVELAND HASN’T LOST A STEP IN TERMS OF EFFORT OR COMPETITIVENESS. POSITIVE NEWS: CARIS LEVERT, WHO WEARS WINE AND GOLD, RECOVERED FROM HIS OWN KNEE INJURY ON TUESDAY. SO, DESPITE THE LOSS OF ONE OF THE MOST VITAL CORE FOUR PLAYERS, THE CAVS ARE AT LEAST GETTING HEALTHIER AND RETURNING PLAYERS.

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Boston Celtics Remain Undefeated at Home with Victory Over Cleveland Cavaliers

In an action-packed NBA matchup last night, the Boston Celtics continued their dominant run at home, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 116-107. The game marked the Celtics’ 12th consecutive home win, further solidifying their status as a formidable force in the league.

The betting odds were in favor of the Celtics, who were favored by nine points, and they delivered, covering the spread and securing their 18th victory of the season against only five losses. The Celtics have proven to be not only winners but also a reliable choice for bettors.

One notable aspect of the game was the balanced scoring effort exhibited by the Celtics. While stars like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown often lead the team in scoring, they demonstrated their willingness to share the offensive load. This selfless approach not only benefits the team’s overall performance but also fosters team chemistry.

The win last night reaffirmed the importance of performing well in the regular season, as it sets the stage for potential home-court advantage in critical playoff matchups. As the saying goes, “Win in the regular season to secure Game 7 on your home court,” and the Celtics are clearly taking this adage to heart.

While some skeptics questioned whether Tatum and Brown could coexist without clashing over individual scoring accolades, their willingness to prioritize team success over personal statistics has been a key factor in the Celtics’ impressive start to the season. With an 18-5 record, they are currently positioned as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference.

The Boston Celtics’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers showcased their unwavering dominance at home, their commitment to balanced scoring, and their determination to secure a favorable playoff position. With a perfect home record and a talented roster firing on all cylinders, the Celtics are living up to their preseason expectations and are poised to make a deep playoff run in pursuit of an NBA championship.

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