Celtics vs Cavaliers: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

The Boston Celtics (15-17) are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers (13-18) for the third time this season with the series currently tied at one game apiece.

Both teams are looking to come out of the All-Star break with a big win and get the second half of the year started on the right foot.

Keep reading to find out some of the keys to the game and much, much more.

Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH

When: Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: FOX Sports Ohio, Comcast (NE)

Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Betting Line: Celtics -3.5, Over/Under 184

Key Injuries

Celtics

Jermaine O’Neal—OUT (Wrist)

Chris Wilcox—DBT (Groin)

Cavaliers

Anthony Parker—PRB (Back)

What They're Saying

A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE.com reported that Celtics PF Kevin Garnett held a team meeting after getting trounced by the Oklahoma City Thunder before heading into the All-Star break.

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Garnett held an impromptu team meeting with a clear and very succinct Garnett-esque message.

If you're not ready to step your game up the second half of the season, step aside and don't come back because he doesn't want you and the Celtics don't need you. 

Keyon Dooling, who like a number of Celtics has missed games due to injuries, felt Garnett's message could not have come at a better time.

The Celtics (15-17) had lost their fifth straight, and Garnett could sense that coddling—not exactly a strength of his, anyway—was not needed.

He spoke the way he plays; in a strong, but firm and consistent tone.

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Most Important Player to Watch: Rajon Rondo

The Celtics have played two tightly contested games against the Cavaliers already this season.

Both times, they were without Rondo and struggled to contain rookie sensation Kyrie Irving.

C’s backup PG Avery Bradley is an adequate defender, but Rondo is one of the best at the league in shutting down the opposition.

See if he can contain the Rookie of the Year candidate while facilitating the slumping Boston offense tonight.

Key Matchup: Paul Pierce vs. Cavaliers’ perimeter defenders.

Pierce has been torching the Cavs this season and in 2010, shooting a blazing 56.3 percent from the field over his past four games.

If Cleveland wants a chance to win this thing, they are going to have to figure out a way to stop the Celtics’ scoring machine.

Prediction

Celtics 94—Cavaliers 89