On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will face off in Ohio.
For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
Boston’s Injury Report
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics lays on the ground after being injured against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Celtics will be without Nikola Vucevic and John Tonje.
Baylor Scheierman is available.
Jayson Tatum is not on the injury report after making his return on Friday night.
The superstar forward finished his season debut with 15 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 6/16 from the field and 3/8 from three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.
Via Kieth Smith of Spotrac (on Saturday): “Nikola Vucevic is the only player on the Celtics injury report for tomorrow at the Cavaliers. He’s out with a right ring finger fracture. Jayson Tatum is off the injury report entirely. Jordan Walsh is also off the injury report after missing last game due to illness.”
Jayson Tatum is off the injury report entirely. Jordan Walsh is also off the injury report after missing last game due to illness.
Cleveland’s Injury Report
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Donovan Mitchell #45 after making a three-point shot in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell and Jaylon Tyson are all available.
The Cavs have ruled out Jarrett Allen, Tyrese Proctor, Olivier Sarr and Max Strus.
Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade are both probable, while Jaylon Tyson is questionable.
Mitchell will likely make his return to action after missing each of the last four games.
The All-Star guard is averaging 28.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 48.3% from the field and 36.9% from three-point range in 55 games.
Celtics And Cavs This Season
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The Celtics come into play as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 42-21 record in 63 games.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 21-11 in 32 games on the road).
Following the Cavs, the Celtics will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit the San Antonio Spurs.
Sean Grande wrote: “Celtics go for a stunning season sweep of the Cavs. They’ve never swept a Cleveland team with a winning record… …which the Cavs will have easily despite the 17-16 start. They’ve been the last seven weeks a top 10 offense and defense, or as my son would say, low-key fire.”
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Meanwhile, the Cavs are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 39-24 record in 63 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and two in a row).
Following the Celtics, the Cavs will play their next game on Monday when they remain in Ohio to host the Philadelphia 76ers.
UPDATE: Boston Celtics And Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Reports