PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics travel to Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET to face the Cavaliers , with Boston arriving on the second night of a back-to-back after a 119-115 loss to Minnesota, while Cleveland enters after falling 130-123 to Atlanta. Jaylen Brown dominated for the Celtics with 41 points, while Neemias Queta added 19 points and 18 rebounds , yet the effort wasn't enough to overcome a late fourth-quarter collapse. Donovan Mitchell paced Cleveland with 42 points, with Evan Mobley contributing 20 points and 14 rebounds , showcasing the offensive firepower the home team will bring to this matchup. In their last 10 head-to-head meetings, the Celtics have won seven times , though Cleveland will look to reverse that trend on familiar ground. Boston's elite defense ranks third in the league, allowing just 110.7 points per game , which has been the team's calling card even as they navigate injuries to key players. Cleveland has been putting up efficient offensive numbers, averaging 119 points per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the field , making them a tough test for any defense. The Cavaliers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 116.10 points on offense , establishing themselves as a formidable home team this season. The Celtics are 4-6 in their last 10 road contests, posting 106.90 points per game , suggesting they may struggle to keep pace in this contest without additional support around Brown.