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Cavaliers vs. Celtics Prediction, Picks and Odds
Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Cavaliers vs. Celtics NBA game on December 22, 2021 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Dec 23, 12:30AM TD Garden
Dec 23, 12:30AM TD Garden
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Game PredictionsPre-Game
Best Bets | TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cavaliers | 26 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 101 |
Celtics | 31 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 111 |
Live Probabilities
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Win Probability
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cavaliers | 26 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 101 |
Celtics | 31 | 32 | 22 | 26 | 111 |
Q4 00:08 Justin Anderson makes three point jump shot (Luke Kornet assists)
Q4 00:23 Joe Johnson makes two point fadeaway jump shot
Q4 1:15 Kevin Pangos makes two point floating jump shot
Q4 1:25 Justin Jackson misses two point jump shot
Q4 1:46 Kevin Pangos makes three point jump shot
Q4 2:09 Robert Williams III makes two point putback layup
Q4 2:10 Jayson Tatum misses two point driving layup
Q4 2:46 Jaylen Brown makes two point reverse layup (Robert Williams III assists)
Q4 3:07 Darius Garland makes three point jump shot
Q4 3:18 Jaylen Brown misses two point jump shot
Play by Play
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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End of 4th Quarter.
+3
Justin Anderson makes three point jump shot (Luke Kornet assists)
101-111
+2
Joe Johnson makes two point fadeaway jump shot
98-111
+1
Justin Anderson makes regular free throw 2 of 2
98-109
Justin Anderson misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Cavaliers offensive rebound
CJ Miles shooting foul (Justin Anderson draws the foul)
Bruno Fernando turnover (traveling)
+2
Kevin Pangos makes two point floating jump shot
97-109
Tacko Fall defensive rebound
Justin Jackson misses two point jump shot
+3
Kevin Pangos makes three point jump shot
95-109
+1
Justin Jackson makes regular free throw 2 of 2
95-109
Cavaliers lineup change (Trevon Scott, Kevin Pangos, Tacko Fall, Justin Anderson, Luke Kornet)
+1
Justin Jackson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
92-108
Kevin Love personal foul (Take) (Justin Jackson draws the foul)
Bruno Fernando defensive rebound
Kevin Love misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Celtics lineup change (Payton Pritchard, Justin Jackson, CJ Miles, Joe Johnson, Bruno Fernando)
Cavaliers lineup change (Trevon Scott, Kevin Love, Kevin Pangos, Justin Anderson, Luke Kornet)
+1
Kevin Love makes regular free throw 1 of 2
92-107
Dennis Schroder shooting foul (Kevin Love draws the foul)
Robert Williams III offensive rebound
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point putback layup
91-107
Jayson Tatum misses two point driving layup
Stoppage (Equipment malfunction)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Cavaliers lineup change (Darius Garland, Kevin Love, Cedi Osman, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
Instant replay (Challenge: Ruling Overturned)
Cavaliers 60 second timeout
Darius Garland turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
+2
Jaylen Brown makes two point reverse layup (Robert Williams III assists)
91-105
+3
Darius Garland makes three point jump shot
91-103
Darius Garland defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses two point jump shot
Stoppage (Other)
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Denzel Valentine misses two point jump shot
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroder, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Dennis Schroder personal foul (Cedi Osman draws the foul)
+3
Jaylen Brown makes three point jump shot (Robert Williams III assists)
88-103
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroder, Romeo Langford, Robert Williams III)
Lauri Markkanen personal foul (Jaylen Brown draws the foul)
Jaylen Brown defensive rebound
Denzel Valentine defensive rebound
Marcus Smart misses two point jump shot
+2
Cedi Osman makes two point layup (Ricky Rubio assists)
88-100
Lauri Markkanen defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses two point jump shot
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Robert Williams III)
Jayson Tatum offensive foul (Cedi Osman draws the foul)
Jayson Tatum turnover (offensive foul)
+3
Ricky Rubio makes three point jump shot (Darius Garland assists)
86-100
Cedi Osman defensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen blocks Payton Pritchard's two point reverse dunk
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Ricky Rubio misses three point step back jump shot
Cedi Osman defensive rebound
Romeo Langford misses regular free throw 1 of 1
Celtics 60 second timeout
Cedi Osman shooting foul (Romeo Langford draws the foul)
+2
Romeo Langford makes two point layup (Marcus Smart assists)
83-100
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses three point jump shot
Cedi Osman defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses two point fadeaway jump shot
+1
Darius Garland makes regular free throw 1 of 1
83-98
Romeo Langford shooting foul (Darius Garland draws the foul)
+2
Darius Garland makes two point driving layup
83-98
Darius Garland misses two point jump shot
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point alley-oop dunk (Payton Pritchard assists)
80-98
Celtics defensive rebound
Denzel Valentine misses three point jump shot
Ricky Rubio defensive rebound
Romeo Langford misses three point jump shot
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Ricky Rubio misses two point fadeaway jump shot
Denzel Valentine defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses two point fadeaway jump shot
+1
Jayson Tatum makes technical free throw 1 of 1
80-96
Cedi Osman technical foul
+2
Lauri Markkanen makes two point putback layup
80-95
Lauri Markkanen offensive rebound
Marcus Smart blocks Cedi Osman's two point driving layup
Celtics lineup change (Payton Pritchard, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Jayson Tatum personal foul (Lauri Markkanen draws the foul)
+2
Jayson Tatum makes two point driving layup
78-95
+3
Denzel Valentine makes three point jump shot (Ricky Rubio assists)
78-93
+1
Jayson Tatum makes regular free throw 2 of 2
75-93
Cavaliers lineup change (Darius Garland, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
+1
Jayson Tatum makes regular free throw 1 of 2
75-92
Cedi Osman shooting foul (Jayson Tatum draws the foul)
Denzel Valentine turnover (lost ball) (Jayson Tatum steals)
Denzel Valentine offensive rebound
Kevin Love misses three point jump shot
+2
Romeo Langford makes two point finger roll layup (Robert Williams III assists)
75-91
Cavaliers lineup change (Darius Garland, Kevin Love, Cedi Osman, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
Kevin Pangos personal foul (Jayson Tatum draws the foul)
Payton Pritchard defensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses two point driving layup
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point dunk
75-89
Kevin Love turnover (bad pass) (Robert Williams III steals)
Kevin Love offensive rebound
Denzel Valentine misses three point jump shot
Denzel Valentine offensive rebound
Darius Garland misses three point jump shot
Robert Williams III offensive rebound
Payton Pritchard misses two point jump shot
+2
Darius Garland makes two point jump shot
75-85
Denzel Valentine defensive rebound
Celtics misses three point jump shot
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses three point jump shot
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
End of 3rd Quarter.
Cavaliers offensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses three point jump shot
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point driving layup
+2
Cedi Osman makes two point layup (Kevin Love assists)
73-85
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Jaylen Brown turnover (Cedi Osman steals)
Celtics 60 second timeout
+3
Kevin Love makes three point jump shot (Cedi Osman assists)
71-85
Cedi Osman defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point jump shot
+2
Cedi Osman makes two point layup (Darius Garland assists)
71-85
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom)
Aaron Nesmith offensive foul (Charge) (Kevin Pangos draws the foul)
Aaron Nesmith turnover (offensive foul)
Darius Garland turnover (lost ball) (Enes Freedom steals)
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point jump shot
+1
Kevin Love makes regular free throw 2 of 2
66-85
+1
Kevin Love makes regular free throw 1 of 2
66-85
Enes Freedom personal foul (Kevin Love draws the foul)
Marcus Smart misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Celtics offensive rebound
Cavaliers personal foul
+2
Cedi Osman makes two point layup
64-84
Jaylen Brown turnover (lost ball) (Cedi Osman steals)
+1
Kevin Love makes regular free throw 2 of 2
62-84
Kevin Love misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Cavaliers offensive rebound
Dennis Schroder personal foul (Kevin Love draws the foul)
Cavaliers 60 second timeout
+3
Jaylen Brown makes three point jump shot
61-84
+3
Darius Garland makes three point jump shot
61-81
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point jump shot
+1
Jaylen Brown makes technical free throw 1 of 1
58-81
Darius Garland technical foul
Cavaliers personal foul
Jaylen Brown defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses two point finger roll layup
+2
Dennis Schroder makes two point finger roll layup
58-80
Ricky Rubio turnover (bad pass) (Jayson Tatum steals)
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Aaron Nesmith, Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom)
Cavaliers lineup change (Darius Garland, Kevin Love, Kevin Pangos, Cedi Osman, Denzel Valentine)
Kevin Love personal foul (Jayson Tatum draws the foul)
+2
Jayson Tatum makes two point jump shot
58-78
+2
Kevin Love makes two point finger roll layup
58-76
+2
Romeo Langford makes two point putback layup
58-76
Jaylen Brown misses two point putback layup
Jaylen Brown offensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses two point jump shot
Jaylen Brown defensive rebound
Ricky Rubio misses two point jump shot
+2
Romeo Langford makes two point floating jump shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
56-74
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen misses three point jump shot
Lauri Markkanen offensive rebound
Darius Garland misses three point jump shot
Lauri Markkanen offensive rebound
Kevin Love misses two point driving layup
Dean Wade defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses three point jump shot
Celtics 60 second timeout
+2
Ricky Rubio makes two point layup (Darius Garland assists)
56-72
Romeo Langford turnover (bad pass) (Darius Garland steals)
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Romeo Langford blocks Lauri Markkanen's two point jump shot
Lauri Markkanen offensive rebound
Ricky Rubio misses two point jump shot
Marcus Smart personal foul (Lauri Markkanen draws the foul)
Jayson Tatum personal foul (Kevin Love draws the foul)
Jayson Tatum turnover (lost ball) (Darius Garland steals)
+2
Kevin Love makes two point jump shot (Ricky Rubio assists)
54-72
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses two point reverse layup
+1
Darius Garland makes regular free throw 2 of 2
54-72
+1
Darius Garland makes regular free throw 1 of 2
51-72
Robert Williams III shooting foul (Darius Garland draws the foul)
Dean Wade defensive rebound
Marcus Smart misses three point jump shot
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Kevin Love misses three point jump shot
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Darius Garland, Kevin Love, Lauri Markkanen, Ricky Rubio)
Celtics personal foul
Lauri Markkanen defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses two point jump shot
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Dean Wade misses three point jump shot
Ricky Rubio defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses three point step back jump shot
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Robert Williams III blocks Lauri Markkanen's three point jump shot
Darius Garland defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses three point jump shot
Tacko Fall turnover (lost ball) (Romeo Langford steals)
+2
Celtics makes two point jump shot
50-72
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses three point jump shot
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point dunk (Jayson Tatum assists)
50-70
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Dean Wade personal foul (Jayson Tatum draws the foul)
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses three point jump shot
+3
Jaylen Brown makes three point jump shot (Robert Williams III assists)
50-68
+2
Darius Garland makes two point jump shot
50-65
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point layup (Jayson Tatum assists)
50-65
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Darius Garland, Tacko Fall, Lauri Markkanen, Ricky Rubio)
End of 1st Half.
Celtics offensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point jump shot
+2
Darius Garland makes two point layup
48-63
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Romeo Langford misses three point jump shot
Romeo Langford offensive rebound
Marcus Smart misses three point jump shot
Dennis Schroder defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum blocks Lauri Markkanen's three point jump shot
+3
Romeo Langford makes three point jump shot
46-63
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Enes Freedom offensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses three point jump shot
+1
Kevin Love makes regular free throw 1 of 1
46-60
Celtics lineup change (Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroder, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Enes Freedom)
Jaylen Brown shooting foul (Kevin Love draws the foul)
+2
Kevin Love makes two point putback layup
45-60
Kevin Love offensive rebound
Kevin Love misses two point jump shot
+2
Jayson Tatum makes two point fadeaway jump shot
45-60
Ricky Rubio turnover (bad pass) (Enes Freedom steals)
+1
Jaylen Brown makes regular free throw 2 of 2
43-58
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Darius Garland, Kevin Love, Lauri Markkanen, Ricky Rubio)
+1
Jaylen Brown makes regular free throw 1 of 2
43-57
Cedi Osman shooting foul (Jaylen Brown draws the foul)
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen misses three point jump shot
+2
Enes Freedom makes two point dunk (Jayson Tatum assists)
43-56
Dean Wade turnover (Jayson Tatum steals)
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Enes Freedom)
+1
Dean Wade makes clear path free throw 2 of 2
43-54
+1
Dean Wade makes clear path free throw 1 of 2
42-54
Instant replay (Request)
Jayson Tatum personal foul (Cedi Osman draws the foul)
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Marcus Smart misses two point floating jump shot
Cavaliers turnover (shot clock violation)
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Kevin Love, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen, Ricky Rubio)
Jaylen Brown shooting foul (Tacko Fall draws the foul)
Tacko Fall offensive rebound
Tacko Fall misses two point hook shot
Cedi Osman defensive rebound
Robert Williams III misses two point jump shot
Payton Pritchard defensive rebound
Denzel Valentine misses three point jump shot
Tacko Fall defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses three point jump shot
+2
Darius Garland makes two point floating jump shot
41-54
+2
Jaylen Brown makes two point jump shot
41-54
Romeo Langford offensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses three point jump shot
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses three point jump shot
+3
Jayson Tatum makes three point jump shot
39-52
+2
Darius Garland makes two point jump shot
39-49
+3
Jayson Tatum makes three point jump shot
39-49
Stoppage (Blood rule)
+1
Jayson Tatum makes technical free throw 1 of 1
37-46
Cavaliers technical foul (Defensive three second)
+1
Cedi Osman makes regular free throw 2 of 2
37-45
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Darius Garland, Tacko Fall, Cedi Osman, Denzel Valentine)
+1
Cedi Osman makes regular free throw 1 of 2
37-45
Dennis Schroder shooting foul (Cedi Osman draws the foul)
+2
Payton Pritchard makes two point jump shot
35-45
Payton Pritchard offensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point jump shot
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses two point jump shot
+2
Jayson Tatum makes two point jump shot
35-43
+2
Darius Garland makes two point floating jump shot
35-41
Jayson Tatum personal foul (Darius Garland draws the foul)
Tacko Fall defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses three point jump shot
Denzel Valentine personal foul (Loose ball) (Jayson Tatum draws the foul)
Cedi Osman turnover (bad pass) (Romeo Langford steals)
Cedi Osman defensive rebound
Tacko Fall blocks Jayson Tatum's two point floating jump shot
+3
Denzel Valentine makes three point jump shot (Darius Garland assists)
33-41
Payton Pritchard turnover (bad pass) (Darius Garland steals)
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses three point jump shot
Denzel Valentine defensive rebound
Payton Pritchard misses three point jump shot
Cavaliers lineup change (Darius Garland, Tacko Fall, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen, Denzel Valentine)
Celtics 60 second timeout
+2
Denzel Valentine makes two point layup (Darius Garland assists)
30-41
Lauri Markkanen defensive rebound
Celtics misses two point jump shot
+2
Darius Garland makes two point jump shot
28-41
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point putback layup
28-41
Robert Williams III offensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen blocks Jayson Tatum's two point floating jump shot
Jayson Tatum offensive rebound
Payton Pritchard misses three point jump shot
Lauri Markkanen turnover (Dennis Schroder steals)
Cavaliers 60 second timeout
+2
Payton Pritchard makes two point layup
26-39
Payton Pritchard defensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen misses two point jump shot
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point putback layup
26-37
Robert Williams III offensive rebound
Robert Williams III misses two point alley-oop layup
Cavaliers lineup change (Darius Garland, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
Kevin Love personal foul (Romeo Langford draws the foul)
Ricky Rubio turnover (bad pass) (Robert Williams III steals)
Ricky Rubio defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses three point jump shot
Ricky Rubio turnover (bad pass) (Robert Williams III steals)
Lauri Markkanen defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Celtics lineup change (Payton Pritchard, Dennis Schroder, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
+1
Dennis Schroder makes regular free throw 1 of 2
26-35
Ricky Rubio shooting foul (Dennis Schroder draws the foul)
Payton Pritchard defensive rebound
Kevin Love misses two point jump shot
+3
Payton Pritchard makes three point jump shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
26-34
Celtics lineup change (Payton Pritchard, Dennis Schroder, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Enes Freedom)
Cavaliers lineup change (Kevin Love, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
End of 1st Quarter.
Tacko Fall offensive rebound
Denzel Valentine misses two point jump shot
Denzel Valentine offensive rebound
Dean Wade misses two point jump shot
+2
Enes Freedom makes two point turnaround hook shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
26-31
Enes Freedom offensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point floating jump shot
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Tacko Fall, Cedi Osman, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Celtics defensive rebound
Kevin Love misses three point jump shot
Jaylen Brown turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
+2
Kevin Love makes two point jump shot
26-29
Stoppage (Equipment malfunction)
Kevin Love offensive rebound
Cedi Osman misses two point layup
+2
Jaylen Brown makes two point floating jump shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
26-29
+1
Ricky Rubio makes regular free throw 2 of 2
26-27
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Aaron Nesmith, Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom)
Ricky Rubio misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Cavaliers offensive rebound
Dennis Schroder personal foul (Ricky Rubio draws the foul)
Dennis Schroder turnover (bad pass) (Ricky Rubio steals)
Enes Freedom defensive rebound
Kevin Love misses two point step back jump shot
+2
Aaron Nesmith makes two point jump shot (Dennis Schroder assists)
23-27
+2
Tacko Fall makes two point jump shot (Ricky Rubio assists)
23-25
Tacko Fall defensive rebound
Dennis Schroder misses two point jump shot
+2
Kevin Love makes two point putback layup
23-25
Kevin Love offensive rebound
Ricky Rubio misses three point step back jump shot
+1
Jaylen Brown makes regular free throw 2 of 2
19-25
+1
Jaylen Brown makes regular free throw 1 of 2
19-24
Denzel Valentine shooting foul (Jaylen Brown draws the foul)
Cavaliers 60 second timeout
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Celtics offensive rebound
Tacko Fall blocks Dennis Schroder's two point jump shot
Enes Freedom defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown blocks Ricky Rubio's two point jump shot
Aaron Nesmith turnover (out of bounds lost ball)
Jaylen Brown defensive rebound
Cavaliers misses two point jump shot
+2
Jaylen Brown makes two point jump shot
19-23
+1
Lauri Markkanen makes regular free throw 2 of 2
19-21
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Aaron Nesmith, Marcus Smart, Dennis Schroder, Enes Freedom)
Cavaliers lineup change (Kevin Love, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen, Denzel Valentine, Ricky Rubio)
+1
Lauri Markkanen makes regular free throw 1 of 2
18-21
Celtics personal foul
+3
Aaron Nesmith makes three point jump shot (Marcus Smart assists)
17-21
Dean Wade offensive rebound
+2
Dean Wade makes two point putback layup
17-18
Lauri Markkanen misses two point floating jump shot
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point putback layup
15-18
Robert Williams III offensive rebound
Robert Williams III misses two point hook shot
Stoppage (Equipment malfunction)
Kevin Love defensive rebound
Marcus Smart misses three point jump shot
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses three point jump shot
+2
Jaylen Brown makes two point driving layup
12-16
+2
Dean Wade makes two point jump shot
12-14
Lauri Markkanen defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses two point driving layup
Jayson Tatum defensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen misses two point turnaround hook shot
+2
Robert Williams III makes two point alley-oop layup (Jaylen Brown assists)
10-14
Jaylen Brown defensive rebound
Kevin Love misses three point jump shot
Lauri Markkanen defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses three point jump shot
Celtics 60 second timeout
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Marcus Smart defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses three point jump shot
+1
Darius Garland makes regular free throw 1 of 1
10-12
Instant replay (Request)
Jaylen Brown personal foul (Cedi Osman draws the foul)
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Darius Garland, Kevin Love, Cedi Osman, Lauri Markkanen)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
+3
Jaylen Brown makes three point jump shot (Marcus Smart assists)
9-12
Jaylen Brown defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses two point driving layup
Robert Williams III misses regular free throw 2 of 2
+1
Robert Williams III makes regular free throw 1 of 2
9-9
Tacko Fall shooting foul (Robert Williams III draws the foul)
+1
Ricky Rubio makes regular free throw 2 of 2
9-8
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Aaron Nesmith, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Romeo Langford shooting foul (Ricky Rubio draws the foul)
Robert Williams III turnover (lost ball) (Ricky Rubio steals)
Dean Wade turnover (bad pass) (Marcus Smart steals)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Cavaliers offensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen misses three point jump shot
Tacko Fall defensive rebound
Jaylen Brown misses three point jump shot
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Tacko Fall misses two point jump shot
Tacko Fall defensive rebound
Jayson Tatum misses three point jump shot
+1
Lauri Markkanen makes regular free throw 1 of 1
7-8
Robert Williams III shooting foul (Lauri Markkanen draws the foul)
+2
Lauri Markkanen makes two point jump shot (Ricky Rubio assists)
6-8
Robert Williams III turnover (bad pass) (Ricky Rubio steals)
+2
Tacko Fall makes two point putback layup
6-8
Tacko Fall offensive rebound
Tacko Fall offensive rebound
Tacko Fall misses two point putback layup
Ricky Rubio misses two point fadeaway jump shot
Romeo Langford defensive rebound
Dean Wade misses three point jump shot
Romeo Langford personal foul (Tacko Fall draws the foul)
Jump ball. Tacko Fall vs. Romeo Langford (Dean Wade gains possession)
Cavaliers offensive rebound
Ricky Rubio misses three point jump shot
Ricky Rubio offensive rebound
Darius Garland misses two point floating jump shot
+3
Marcus Smart makes three point jump shot (Robert Williams III assists)
2-6
Darius Garland turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
Celtics defensive rebound
Darius Garland misses two point jump shot
Ricky Rubio defensive rebound
Marcus Smart misses two point fadeaway jump shot
+2
Darius Garland makes two point floating jump shot (Ricky Rubio assists)
2-3
+3
Jaylen Brown makes three point jump shot (Marcus Smart assists)
2-3
Robert Williams III defensive rebound
Lauri Markkanen misses two point turnaround jump shot
Tacko Fall (Ricky Rubio gains possession)
Celtics lineup change (Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Romeo Langford, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams III)
Cavaliers lineup change (Dean Wade, Darius Garland, Tacko Fall, Lauri Markkanen, Ricky Rubio)
Box Score
Player Stats
Team Stats
| Pos | Player | Pts | Reb | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 15 | T. Scott | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G | 6 | K. Pangos | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 99 | T. Fall | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| F-G | 1 | J. Anderson | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| F-C | 12 | L. Kornet | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pos | Player | Pts | Reb | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 11 | P. Pritchard | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| F | 43 | J. Jackson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| F-G | 50 | C. Miles | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G-F | 55 | J. Johnson | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 28 | B. Fernando | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Cavaliers vs. Celtics: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Cavaliers vs. Celtics
- Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: TD Garden
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Celtics favored at -7
- Total (Over/Under): 216.5
- Moneyline Odds: Cavaliers +220, Celtics -250
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Cavaliers: 27%
- Celtics: 73%
Dimers.com's predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Projected Final Score
Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Cavaliers 105-112 Celtics.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Cavaliers a win probability of 27%, while the Celtics have a win probability of 73%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Celtics are more likely to beat the Cavaliers in the NBA game at TD Garden on Thursday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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