Cavs Start Preseason with Win Over Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their preseason schedule with a 124-113 win over the Boston Celtics, led by Luka Garza and other bench players.
Celtics assistant coach DJ MacLeay took over for head coach Joe Mazzulla for the second half of the game. Mazzulla had previously instructed his assistants to test their coaching skills during the exhibition slate. The Celtics' starters, including Jayson Tatum, did not play in the game. Cleveland will return home for a preseason clash with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday evening.
The game marked the first time Mazzulla had given his assistants the opportunity to test their coaching skills during the exhibition slate.
The Cavs' preseason schedule continues with a home game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. The Magic's preseason game thread is available on SB Nation.
The Boston Celtics will head back home for a preseason encounter with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday evening. Jaylen Brown's potential return is uncertain, but it's possible he might make an appearance.
Why it matters
The preseason games give fans a chance to see the teams' bench players and young players in action, and can provide insight into the teams' strategies and strengths.
What's next
Cleveland will return home for a preseason clash with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday evening.
How the story unfolded
- NBC Sports Boston Celtics-Cavs recap: Luka Garza leads C's to preseason-opening win
Read the original reporting
- The Boston Globe – Celtics preseason observations: Joe Mazzulla and top eight players sit in opening win ↗
- NBC Sports Boston – Celtics-Cavs recap: Luka Garza leads C's to preseason-opening win ↗
- NBA.com – Keys to the Game: Celtics 124, Cavaliers 113 | Boston Celtics ↗
- Yahoo Sports – Where to watch Magic at Cavs today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA preseason game ↗
Frequently asked questions
What happened with Cavs?
The Cleveland Cavaliers opened their preseason schedule with a 124-113 win over the Boston Celtics, led by Luka Garza and other bench players. Cavs won their preseason opener 124-113 against the Boston Celtics
When was this Cavs news reported?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 11, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Yahoo Sports, is dated October 11, 2026.
What are the main details of the Cavs story?
Luka Garza led the Cavs' bench players in the win Celtics' starters, including Jayson Tatum, did not play in the game
Why is Cavs in the news?
The preseason games give fans a chance to see the teams' bench players and young players in action, and can provide insight into the teams' strategies and strengths.
What comes next in the Cavs story?
Cleveland will return home for a preseason clash with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday evening.
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