Overview
- Anfernee Simons led Boston with 21 points on 6-of-9 from three, with Derrick White and Josh Minott adding 16 apiece.
- Boston shot 52.4% from the field and 40% from deep, converting 34 of 39 free throws and turning turnovers into 39 points.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla started Chris Boucher at center over Neemias Queta and ran a 12-man rotation in the first half.
- The Cavaliers left multiple top players out, including Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Lonzo Ball and Sam Merrill, with Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) unavailable.
- The win moves Boston to 2-1 in the preseason; the Celtics host Toronto on Oct. 15 before opening the regular season on Oct. 22 against Philadelphia.