How to Watch Cavaliers at Celtics (Oct. 12): Stream NBA Preseason Live, TV Channel

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Preseason showdown on Sunday.

The only team in the NBA to win 60 or more games over the last two seasons has been the Boston Celtics (1-1). They enter this season without All-NBA star Jayson Tatum and after moving on from Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis from the 2024 championship team. This season, the team is centered around All-Star Jaylen Brown, who kicked off preseason play with 21 points on 13 shots. On Sunday, Boston takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-2), who are looking for a second straight season of 60 or more wins this season. Donovan Mitchell leads the way for Cleveland alongside All-Stars Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, with Darius Garland (toe) out.

How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics Today:

Game Date: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed), NBC Sports Boston

Location: TD Garden

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Through the first two preseason games, Mitchell has totaled 29 points, six assists and seven rebounds in 43 minutes of action. Mobley has 33 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and three blocks in 44 minutes of action on 55 percent shooting.

De’Andre Hunter has found his place in the starting lineup around Mitchell, Mobley, and Allen. In his two preseason games, Hunter is averaging 18.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Lonzo Ball’s playmaking and Thomas Bryant’s interior play give Cleveland more depth, especially with Garland, Max Strus (foot), and Sam Merrill (undisclosed) working through injuries.

What Time Is the NBA Preseason Game Between Cleveland and Boston On?

The Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics game will take place on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NBA Preseason action.

What Channel Is the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into ESPN, ESPN Deportes, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed), NBC Sports Boston to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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