Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton will lead the team into the first game of a back-to-back against the Boston Celtics on Friday night.


When: 7 p.m.
Where: TD Garden
TV: FoxSports Ohio 
Radio: WTAM 1100 AM; WMMS 100.7 FM, La Mega 87.7 FM.
Online: FoxSports Go apps
Last meeting: This is the first matchup between the two teams since Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals -- a contest won by Cleveland 87-79. 
Cavs minute: This will be the first of four regular season games against the Celtics (Jan. 23 at BOS, Feb. 5 at CLE, Mar. 26 at BOS). ... During Wednesday's loss against the Thunder, the Cavs had three players grab double-digit rebounds. It was the first time that happened in a game since March 25, 2018 at Brooklyn. ... Collin Sexton recorded his first career double-double on Wednesday night, becoming the first rookie to post at least 20 points and 10 rebounds since Tristan Thompson on March 19, 2012. ... Sexton has scored in double figures in each of his 10 starts, including five 20-point efforts. He is averaging 18.9 points and shooting 47.8 percent from beyond the arc in 34.4 minutes while filling in for injured George Hill. ... Jordan Clarkson tallied a season-high 25 points in 32 minutes off the bench at Oklahoma City. He has scored in double figures in 18-of-20 games this season, including four 20-point outings. He ranks 4th among NBA bench players in scoring, averaging 16.0 points. Cedi Osman recorded his third career double-double on Wednesday, finishing with 14 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. 
Celtics minute: This is the first game of a back-to-back for the Celtics. ... They have won three straight games in the first leg of a back-to-back. ... Former Cavalier Kyrie Irving topped 10,000 points and 2,500 assists earlier this season. ... Boston is 0-3 this season when being held below 100 points. ... Boston ranks fourth this season in points allowed, giving up 104.3 per game. ... The Celtics have six players averaging double figures in scoring, led by Irving who is averaging 22.0 per night. ... The Celtics are the league's second-best team at defending 3-pointers, holding opponents to just 32.1 percent from beyond the arc. 
Probable starters:
Cavs
F Cedi Osman
F Larry Nance Jr.
C Tristan Thompson
G Rodney Hood
G Collin Sexton
Celtics
F Marcus Morris
F Jayson Tatum
C Aron Baynes
G Marcus Smart
G Kyrie Irving