Cavaliers vs Celtics Injury Report 5/9/2024
The Celtics vs Cavaliers encounter can be taken in at 7:00 PM EST on Thursday, May 9, 2024 on ESPN. If you examine distributing, the Cavaliers average 28.0 assists per game, putting them 8th in the Association so far this season. Boston has been decent if you look at shooting, as they average 57.5% on shots from two-point range so far this season.
How to Watch the Cavaliers vs the Celtics
- Where to Watch?: ESPN
- When to Watch?: Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Where to Attend?: TD Garden
- Cleveland Cavaliers Offense Rank: 20th
- Boston Celtics Offense Rank: 2nd
- Cleveland Cavaliers Defense Rank: 7th
- Boston Celtics Defense Rank: 5th
Cleveland Cavaliers Latest Injury Updates
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is currently listed as out because he’s dealing with a ribs injury. This is expected to keep him out until Thursday, May 9, 2024. Jarrett Allen has participated in 486 games so far in his pro basketball career and is sitting with 13,724 minutes in those games.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome is currently listed as out after sustaining an ankle injury. He is slated to return on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He has a tally of 88 steals, as well as 19 blocks and 411 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter is currently listed as out after sustaining an ankle injury. He will stay sidelined until Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is currently listed as out while he recovers from a knee injury. He is slated to return on Thursday, May 9, 2024. By burying 255 out of 688 baskets from 3-point land, he has compiled a 3pt percentage of 37.1%.
Boston Celtics Latest Injury Updates
Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis is currently listed as out because he endured a calf injury. He is slated to be out until Sunday, May 19, 2024. Porzingis got the starting nod in 458 games, and in those matchups he averages 19.7 points/G and has accumulated 9,021 points in total.No key injuries to report
Cavaliers vs Celtics Offensive Comparison
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Team Offense 2023-24 | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games Played | 82 |
| 3,425 | Field Goals | 3,601 |
| 7,148 | Field Goal Attempts | 7,396 |
| 47.9% | Field Goal Percentage | 48.7% |
| 1,108 | 3-Pointers Made | 1,351 |
| 3,016 | 3-Point Attempts | 3,482 |
| 36.7% | 3-Point Percentage | 38.8% |
| 2,317 | 2-Pointers Made | 2,250 |
| 4,132 | 2-Point Attempts | 3,914 |
| 56.1% | 2-Point Percentage | 57.5% |
| 1,278 | Free Throws | 1,334 |
| 1,671 | Free Throw Attempts | 1,654 |
| 76.5% | Free Throw Percentage | 80.7% |
| 807 | Offensive Rebounds | 876 |
| 2,742 | Defensive Rebounds | 2,923 |
| 3,549 | Total Rebounds | 3,799 |
| 2,299 | Assists | 2,207 |
| 605 | Steals | 557 |
| 380 | Blocks | 538 |
| 1,112 | Turnovers | 979 |
| 1,436 | Personal Fouls | 1,326 |
| 9,236 | Points Scored | 9,887 |
| 41.8 | Field Goals Per Game | 43.9 |
| 87.2 | Field Goal Attempts Per Game | 90.2 |
| 13.5 | 3-Pointers Per Game | 16.5 |
| 36.8 | 3-Point Attempts Per Game | 42.5 |
| 28.3 | 2-Pointers Made Per Game | 27.4 |
| 50.4 | 2-Point Attempts Per Game | 47.7 |
| 15.6 | Free Throws Per Game | 16.3 |
| 20.4 | Free Throw Attempts Per Game | 20.2 |
| 9.8 | Offensive Rebounds Per Game | 10.7 |
| 33.4 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 35.6 |
| 43.3 | Total Rebounds Per Game | 46.3 |
| 28.0 | Assists Per Game | 26.9 |
| 7.4 | Steals Per Game | 6.8 |
| 4.6 | Blocks Per Game | 6.6 |
| 13.6 | Turnovers Per Game | 11.9 |
| 17.5 | Personal Fouls Per Game | 16.2 |
| 112.6 | Points Per Game | 120.6 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Highlights
- Cleveland has been passable if you look at shooting the ball, averaging 36.7% on shots beyond the perimeter this year.
- Cleveland is making 47.9% for field goal% (3425 of 7148) and 17.9% for their FT/FGA rate this year.
- The Cavaliers have compiled 807 2nd chance boards and are averaging 43.3 total rebounds per outing over the course of the season.
- They have earned 1,112 TOs and are averaging 13.5 shots from beyond the arc per outing on the campaign.
- They average 20.4 shot attempts from the charity stripe per game and have accumulated 1,278 foul shots this season.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers average 36.8 3-point attempts per game and have accrued 1,108 3-pointers so far this season.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.6 points per outing and have compiled 3,549 total rebounds over the course of the season.
Boston Celtics Offensive Highlights
- If you examine rebounding the ball, the Celtics average 46.3 boards per game, putting them 2nd in the Association so far this season.
- Boston is making 57.8% for their eFG% and 48.7% for field goal% (3601 of 7396) this year.
- Boston is making 38.8% on shots from distance (1351 of 3482) and 80.7% from the charity line this year.
- The Celtics have produced 1,334 foul shots and average 42.5 shots beyond the perimeter per contest this year.
- The Celtics have collected 2,207 ASTs and average 120.6 points per outing this year.
- They have compiled 3,601 FGs and are averaging 26.9 assists per outing over the course of the season.
- They are averaging 10.7 2nd chance boards per outing and have compiled 538 rejections over the course of the season.
- The Boston Celtics average 46.3 boards per outing and have collected 557 steals this year.
Cavaliers vs Celtics Defensive Comparison
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Team Defense 2023-24 | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 3,323 | Field Goals Allowed | 3,403 |
| 7,176 | Field Goal Attempts Allowed | 7,515 |
| 46.3% | Field Goal Percentage Allowed | 45.3% |
| 1,029 | 3-Pointers Allowed | 1,059 |
| 2,773 | 3-Point Attempts Allowed | 3,008 |
| 37.1% | 3-Point Percentage Allowed | 35.2% |
| 2,294 | 2-Pointers Allowed | 2,344 |
| 4,403 | 2-Point Attempts Allowed | 4,507 |
| 52.1% | 2-Point Percentage Allowed | 52.0% |
| 1,363 | Free Throws Allowed | 1,092 |
| 1,724 | Free Throw Attempts Allowed | 1,422 |
| 79.1% | Free Throw Percentage Allowed | 76.8% |
| 823 | Offensive Rebounds Allowed | 907 |
| 2,676 | Defensive Rebounds Allowed | 2,645 |
| 3,499 | Total Rebounds Allowed | 3,552 |
| 2,071 | Assists Allowed | 2,042 |
| 1,115 | Turnovers Forced | 986 |
| 1,536 | Personal Fouls | 1,416 |
| 9,038 | Points Allowed | 8,957 |
| 40.5 | Field Goals Allowed Per Game | 41.5 |
| 87.5 | Field Goal Attempts Allowed Per Game | 91.6 |
| 12.5 | 3-Pointers Allowed Per Game | 12.9 |
| 33.8 | 3-Point Attempts Allowed Per Game | 36.7 |
| 28.0 | 2-Pointers Allowed Per Game | 28.6 |
| 53.7 | 2-Point Attempts Allowed Per Game | 55.0 |
| 16.6 | Free Throws Allowed Per Game | 13.3 |
| 21.0 | Free Throw Attempts Allowed Per Game | 17.3 |
| 10.0 | Offensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 11.1 |
| 32.6 | Defensive Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 32.3 |
| 42.7 | Total Rebounds Allowed Per Game | 43.3 |
| 25.3 | Assists Allowed Per Game | 24.9 |
| 13.6 | Turnovers Forced Per Game | 12.0 |
| 18.7 | Personal Fouls Per Game | 17.3 |
| 110.2 | Points Per Game Allowed | 109.2 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Highlights
- They surrender 42.7 rebounds per contest and have conceded 632 steals on the year.
- They yield 10.0 2nd chance boards per outing and have allowed 411 blocks on the campaign.
- The Cavaliers have relinquished 3,323 field goals and 25.3 ASTs per game this season.
- The Cavaliers have allowed 2,071 ASTs and 110.2 pts per game on the year.
- They have granted 1,363 shots from the free throw line and 33.8 shots beyond the perimeter per outing this year.
- Cleveland is giving up 37.1% on 3-pointers (1029 of 2773) and 79.1% from the free throw line on the year.
- Cleveland is giving up 53.5% for their effective FG% and 46.3% on the court (3323 of 7176) over the course of the season.
- When examining stopping their opponent, the Cavaliers concede 42.7 boards per outing, which is 11th in the Association on the year.
- Cleveland has been pretty impressive if you take a look at defending their opponent, giving up 52.1% on shots from 2-point range this year.
Boston Celtics Defensive Highlights
- Boston has been acceptable if you take a look at defending their opponent, giving up 35.2% on three-point shots this year.
- The Celtics yield 109.2 pts per outing and have allowed 3,552 total rebounds on the campaign.
- They surrender 36.7 three point shot attempts per contest and have conceded 1,059 3-point shots on the year.
- The Celtics surrender 17.3 attempts from the charity stripe per outing and have conceded 1,092 foul shots this year.
- The Boston Celtics have granted 986 TOs and 12.9 shots beyond the perimeter per outing this year.
- The Boston Celtics have relinquished 907 2nd chance rebounds and 43.3 total rebounds per contest this year.
- Boston is allowing 45.3% for field goal% (3403 of 7515) and 14.5% for their FT per FGA rate so far this season.
- When it comes to defending their opponent, the Boston Celtics surrender 24.9 assists per outing, ranking 6th in the NBA this year.