Celtics vs. CavaliersFinal score and model picks, graded
FinalRocket Arena · Cleveland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 32 | 39 | 28 | 25 | 124 |
| CLE | 29 | 33 | 34 | 17 | 113 |
Top model pick, graded
WonBoston Celtics to win 57¢
Why Coaches Corner likes it: Boston's 2025 spot-up offense produced 1.103 PPP, 82.8th percentile.
Coaches CornerUp 1% return this season · 961 picks
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Models went 2-0 on this game · +84% return
- Boston Celtics to win+75%Won
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Coaches CornerDown 5% last 7 daysWhy it likes it
- Boston's 2025 spot-up offense produced 1.103 PPP, 82.8th percentile.
- Cleveland's spot-up defense allowed 1.083 PPP, just the 17.2nd percentile.
- Mazzulla enters year seven with a 247-100 record; Atkinson is entering year two in Cleveland.
- This is both teams' first preseason game; minute limits and substitution patterns are unconfirmed.
- Game total over 222.5+92%Won
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Shot ClockDown 9% last 7 daysWhy it likes it
- Conservative pace-efficiency blend projects 227.5 points, roughly five above the 222.5 rung.
- Cleveland controlled the faster baseline: 109.9 vs 106.8 preseason, 102.8 vs 98.32 regular.
- Preseason efficiency matchup: Boston 110.8 offense/Cleveland 107.8 defense; Cleveland 103.7 offense/Boston 99.55 defense.
- Watson is unresolved: warehouse marks questionable; web reports conflict between day-to-day and none submitted.
Questions
Who won Celtics vs. Cavaliers?
The Celtics won 124–113 on Thursday, Oct 8, 2026.