Cleveland Cavaliers host Boston Celtics in NBA preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Boston Celtics face the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first preseason game of the 2026-27 NBA season on October 8 at Rocket Arena, Ohio. Both teams bring new rosters, with Cleveland's Peyton Watson listed as day-to-day due to a hamstring issue. The matchup provides an early look at the adjusted lineups in a competitive Eastern Conference. Coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.
- •Celtics and Cavaliers both enter the game with 0-0 records.
- •Celtics have a clean bill of health for the preseason.
- •Cavaliers' Peyton Watson is listed as day-to-day.
- •Game is at Rocket Arena in Ohio.
- •Broadcast starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — 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.
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