Overview

• Anfernee Simons led Boston with 21 points on 6-of-9 from three in a 138-107 preseason win at TD Garden.
• The Celtics shot efficiently at 52.4% from the field, 40% from deep, and 34-of-39 at the line, while Cleveland went 12-for-60 from three.
• Chris Boucher opened at center alongside Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser as Joe Mazzulla again mixed a deep first-half rotation.
• Cleveland traveled without several regulars, including Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, De’Andre Hunter and Lonzo Ball, with Darius Garland (toe) targeting November and Max Strus (foot) targeting December.
• Jayson Tatum remained out for Boston with an Achilles injury as the Celtics close preseason Wednesday vs. the Raptors before the Oct. 22 opener against the 76ers.