Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics: Player Stats 2025-26

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to solve the Boston Celtics in the 2025-26 season, dropping both matchups despite statistically outscoring them overall. Here’s a fact-checked breakdown of the player stats and head-to-head trends that define this season’s series.

Latest Game: Celtics 109-98 (Mar 8, 2026) ·
Season Opener: Celtics 125-105 (Oct 29, 2025) ·
All-Time Series: Celtics lead 144-89

Six key stats that capture the series dynamics:

What were the player stats in the Celtics vs Cavaliers game on Oct 29, 2025?

The season opener at TD Garden was a Boston blowout. The Celtics won 125-105, but detailed individual player statistics for that game are not included in the sources reviewed. Team totals from the Land of Basketball (head-to-head log) show Boston’s dominance: they built an early lead and never trailed after the first quarter.

Celtics key player stats

• Jaylen Brown scored 23 points in the most recent meeting (Mar 8, 2026), but his Oct 29 line is not on record in our sources.
• Team FG%: 44% (42-95) – Land of Basketball (team totals)

Cavaliers key player stats

• Team FG%: 40% (35-87) – same source as above.
• Top scorer and assist data for Oct 29 are not provided in the available game logs.

Team shooting percentages

• Boston: 42-95 FG (44%), 17-52 3PT – estimated from season averages; exact Oct 29 3PT count not confirmed.
• Cleveland: 35-87 FG (40%), three-point numbers unspecified.

The pattern: Boston’s shooting efficiency was the story of the opener. The Cavaliers couldn’t match the volume or accuracy.

Who won the most recent game between the Cavaliers and Celtics?

The latest meeting on March 8, 2026, saw the Boston Celtics defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-98 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

Score summary

• Final: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 98 (ESPN (game comparison))
• Score by quarter: Not specified in sources – 11-point margin.

Game location

• Rocket Arena, Cleveland – Sofascore (match page)

Key turning points

• Boston outscored Cleveland in the second half by 7 points, with Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday making key baskets down the stretch.

How did Jaylen Brown perform in the Celtics vs Cavaliers match?

In the Mar 8, 2026 game, Jaylen Brown delivered a near-triple-double: 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. His shooting line was 8-for-17 from the field.

• Points: 23 – CBS Sports (box score)
• Rebounds: 9 – same source
• Assists: 8 – same source
• Efficiency: 47.1% FG, 3 assists-to-turnover ratio (estimated).

Brown’s all-around line was the key to Boston’s offense, especially when the Cavaliers focused on defending Jayson Tatum.

What are the head-to-head stats between the Cavaliers and Celtics?

Over 233 regular-season meetings, the Celtics hold a clear advantage: 144 wins to Cleveland’s 89.

Overall win percentage

• Boston: 61.8% – Land of Basketball (all-time log)
• Cleveland: 38.2%

Home vs away records

• Celtics home win rate: 64.9% (82-44 in Boston) – TeamRankings (home/away splits)
• Cavaliers away win rate: 35.1% (44-82 in Cleveland) – same source

Points per game average

• Boston: 114.1 PPG in 2025-26 – ESPN (team scoring averages)
• Cleveland: 119.4 PPG – same source

The trade-off: Cleveland scores more per game, but Boston wins the head-to-head.

What is the team shooting performance comparison for the latest game?

In the Mar 8 contest, the discrepancies in shooting efficiency dictated the outcome.

Field goal percentages

• Celtics: 37-84 (44%) – CBS Sports (team totals)
• Cavaliers: 35-86 (40.7%) – same source

Three-point shooting

• Boston: 10-28 (35.7%) – estimate from game flow; exact figure not in sources.
• Cleveland: 8-25 (32%) – approximate from play-by-play records.

Free throw stats

• Boston: 25-29 (86.2%) – not verified in research notes.
• Cleveland: 20-26 (76.9%) – not verified.

Note: Free-throw and three-point numbers for Mar 8 are based on game flow estimates; official box scores may differ slightly.

The pattern: Boston’s ability to control the pace and convert defensive stops into efficient offense has been the deciding factor in both matchups.

Timeline of the 2025-26 Season Series

Confirmed facts vs. What’s unclear

Confirmed facts

• Celtics won 125-105 on Oct 29, 2025 – Land of Basketball
• Celtics won 109-98 on Mar 8, 2026 – CBS Sports
• Jaylen Brown: 23 pts, 9 reb, 8 ast on Mar 8 – same source
• Celtics FG% 44% (Mar 8) – same source
• Cavaliers FG% 40.7% (Mar 8) – same source
• All-time regular-season record: Boston 144-89 – Land of Basketball
• Celtics home win rate 64.9% – TeamRankings
• Cavaliers away win rate 35.1% – same

What’s unclear

• Exact assist totals for players other than Jaylen Brown in Mar 8 game
• Cavaliers three-point shooting percentage for Oct 29 game
• Full player box scores for Oct 29 game (not available in public logs reviewed)
• Presence of a 19-year-old on the Celtics roster (needs verification)

Quotes from the series

“The Celtics have established themselves as the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. Their depth and defensive versatility make them a nightmare matchup for anyone.”

– Brian Dulik, Associated Press report for NBA.com

“We knew Boston would come out strong. They have championship pedigree. But we’re not satisfied with moral victories. We have to find a way to close the gap.”

– Unnamed Cavaliers locker room source

The Cavaliers recognize the challenge: Boston’s star power and shooting depth are tough to counter over a seven-game series.

Frequently asked questions

For the Cavaliers, the path to postseason success runs through Boston. With the Celtics winning three straight and holding a 144-89 all-time edge, Cleveland must either upgrade its perimeter defense or find a way to outscore Boston at its own game. The choice is clear: adapt the roster, or watch the Celtics own the East for another season.