Kevin Durant led the way for the Rockets in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 31 points, five rebounds and three blocks while Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 25 points, five rebounds and five assists. While both teams are seeking a key victory in Saturday’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.

"It’s 82 games. It’s a lot of traveling, a lot of back to backs at times, so it can be tiring," said Pritchard.

The Boston Celtics are winless through their first three games of the 2025-26 season, putting the NBA's most storied franchise in an unfamiliar spot.

The Celtics could be shorthanded on Sunday afternoon as they begin their busiest week of the season against the Detroit Pistons. Boston announced four players on the injury report for the matinee matchup, including two new additions after Friday’s loss to the Knicks.

The Boston Celtics handed the Philadelphia 76ers their first loss of the season and delivered a wire-to-wire reminder of their resilience, edging out a tense 109-108 victory to open NBA Cup play on Friday night.

"I think at the end of the day ... they just have to continue to put great possessions together," said Mazzulla.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics meet Wednesday night at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

The New York Knicks return to Madison Square Garden looking to snap their three-game losing streak against the unbeaten Chicago Bulls. After falling 135-125 in