Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

The Eastern Conference Semifinals stay in Cleveland at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the top-seeded Boston Celtics. Despite dropping their home-court advantage in Game 2, the Celtics bounced back with a convincing 106-93 victory on the road, further cementing their status as the best road warriors in the last few years. The series is now 2-1 in favor of Boston, but the Cavaliers will be looking to avoid a 0-2 slump at home and even the series once again. The Celtics remain huge favorites on the money line, but face massive pressure to avoid a repeat of their Game 2 lapse in Cleveland.

Basketball: NBA Playoffs, Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 4

Where to Watch: TNT

Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland

Date: 14.05.2024. 02:30

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a must-win game at home. The home side needs to find a way to replicate their Game 2 performance, where they stunned the Celtics on the road. Donovan Mitchell will need help in the offensive department. Although playing on their home court, the Cavaliers' attack was weak, depending too much on Mitchell and Evan Mobley, who scored 17 points in Game 3 but was hampered after picking up a foot injury late in the game. Tightening up their defense, particularly on Tatum and Brown, will be crucial for the Cavaliers to avoid falling behind 3-1 in the series.

We were just trying to get a win, understanding that we didn't play as well as we wanted to in Game 2. And it was a great test and opportunity for us to come out and respond and play better and play harder and all those things.

Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics responded emphatically after their disappointing Game 2 loss. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the rebound offensively, combining 61 points on the night. The Celtics' defense tightened up considerably, limiting Cleveland's scoring options outside of Donovan Mitchell's 33-point performance. Celtics, who have developed a knack for being better on the road than at home—going 17-7 on the road in the last three years—are confident of sealing a 3-1 lead here.

I think we just need everybody to be on the same page and everybody to come out with the right effort. That's 85% of the battle right there. We come out, we play hard, and then we're on the same page, and the rest will take care of itself. We got enough talent in the locker room to beat teams.

Jaylen Brown

Cleveland Cavaliers are 3.55 underdogs on Betway with Boston Celtics 2.26 for the (-10.5) handicap. 1XBET prices over 205.5 for 1.667 and the under for 2.15 odds. Bet365 lists Donovan Mitchell at 1.80 to score over 30 points and 2.15 for Jayson Tatum to point over 30. Read more.