In the Cleveland Cavaliers' penultimate preseason game, the visiting Cavs were torn apart by a loaded Boston Celtics crew.
Cleveland entered TD Garden undermanned, electing to rest Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill and Lonzo Ball. In addition to the injured Darius Garland and Max Strus, the Cavs fought the Celtics will a severely limited roster available.
The Celtics took advantage of Cleveland's shortened rotation, winning 138-107 after gaining a 33-17 lead in the first quarter. The Cavaliers' starting lineup consisted of a young and inexperienced trio of Craig Porter, Jr.