Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics live score updates for Game 2 of NBA playoffs

Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal

BOSTON — The Cavaliers have had 48 hours to dissect the film from their 25-point loss in Game 1. Now they'll be put to the test to see if they were able to figure out some answers from their homework.

The Celtics' offensive barrage overwhelmed the Cavs defense in Game 1, as Boston poured in 18 3-pointers and 120 points in a game that was over well before the final whistle was blown.

Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs now try to even the series and steal a game in Boston. They have yet to win a playoff game on the road, and will have to do so at some point to take down the top-seeded Celtics.

Check back here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from Thursday night's Game 2 at the TD Garden.

Below is some pregame information.

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Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 2 predictions and betting odds

For strictly entertainment purposes, the Cavaliers enter Game 2 as 13.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, according to ESPN. The game has an over-under point total of 211.5.

How can I watch, stream or listen to Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 2?

Thursday night's Game 2 will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. It will be broadcast locally on the radio via WTAM (1100-AM), WMMS (100.7-FM) and WNZN (89.1-FM).

Jarrett Allen injury update — is he playing tonight against the Celtics in Game 2?

The Cavs' center remains questionable for Thursday night's Game 2 in Boston as of Thursday morning.

Allen has missed the last four playoff games with a ribs injury. He has tried to return to the court, but issues with raising his arms above his head have remained, and the Cavs must weigh him re-joining the starting lineup against how effective he can be.

Isaac Okoro has been in the starting lineup in Allen's place, pushing Evan Mobley to center.

When is Cavaliers-Celtics Game 3?

Game 3 between the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will have an 8:30 p.m. tip-off time Saturday night in Cleveland. Game 4, also at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, will begin at 7:00 p.m. Monday night.

Ryan Lewis can be reached at rlewis1@gannett.com. Follow him on Threads at @ByRyanLewis.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Celtics score update Game 2 NBA playoffs

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