CLEVELAND – When the Cavaliers won their first 15 games this season, they were accustomed to having a positive streak, but now they’re trying to stop the proverbial bleeding after suffering two straight losses to the Atlanta Hawks.

Stopping a negative streak won’t be easy on Sunday night as the Cavs face their biggest playoff nemesis, the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics. Last season, the Celtics eliminated the Cavs from the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 4-1 series win in May. In the first meeting between the two teams this season, the Cavs lost 120-117 in Boston, ending their 15-game winning streak.

Tipoff for Cavs (17-3) vs. Celtics (16-3) is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Keep checking back here for updates on the game.

What’s the story between the Cleveland Cavs and Boston Celtics?

The Cavs have a record of 87-140 in their regular season series against the Celtics.

Last season, the Cavs went 1-2 against the Celtics in the regular season and 1-4 in the playoffs.

And the Cavs lost their first matchup against the Celtics this season.

What is the injury report for Cavs vs. Celtics?

The Cavs have ruled out forwards Dean Wade (sprained left ankle) and Max Strus (sprained right ankle).

The Celtics have ruled out forward Jaylen Brown (not suffering from Covid-19) and guard Derrick White (sprained right ankle). The following Celtics players are available for the game against the Cavs: guard Jrue Holiday (right adductor muscle strain), forward Al Horford (sprained left big toe) and center Kristaps Porzingis (left posterior tibialis tendon).

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Are the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated from the NBA Cup?

The Cavs were eliminated from the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday with a 117-101 loss in Atlanta.

The Cavs are 1-2 in cup games. They defeated the Chicago Bulls 144-126 on November 15 before losing in Boston and Atlanta. The Cavs still have a Cup game remaining against Washington on Tuesday. But here too, the Cavs will not advance to the knockout round.

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How do I watch, listen and stream the Cavs vs. Celtics game?

The game on Sunday can be followed locally on the FanDuel Sports Network and nationally on NBA television. It can be heard on the radio on WMMS (100.7-FM) and WTAM (1100-AM).

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This article originally appeared in the Akron Beacon Journal: Cavs vs. Celtics Score – Updates, Highlights, Analysis