An Eastern Conference 2024 NBA Cup showdown unfolds Tuesday as the Boston Celtics (11-3) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0).The Cavaliers have the second-best start to an NBA season in history, winning 15 straight. On Sunday, Cleveland beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-114. As for the Celtics, they topped the Toronto Raptors 126-123 in a collision on Saturday. 

Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Boston as the 4.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds, and the Celtics are at -200 on the money line (risk $200 to win $100), while Cleveland is a +167 underdog. The over/under for total points scored is 235 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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