The most anticipated matchup in the NBA on Tuesday features the 15-0 Cleveland Cavaliers taking on the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup Group

The matchup is elite: Cleveland and Boston rank No. 1 and 2 in offensive rating, with the Cavs sixth defensively and the Celtics ninth. The playoff series in May was determined in the trenches, with Boston grabbing a 221-177 rebounding edge while getting and making 30 more free throws.

Cleveland, which rested Donovan Mitchell on Sunday, leads the NBA in scoring at 123.7 points pergame via the league's top field goal and 3-point percentages, plus its best point differential.

Porzingis will ramp up his workload, starting with a practice on Monday. The post Kristaps Porzingis reaches ‘next phase’ in rehab process, will practice with Maine Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

During a recent post-practice interview, veteran guard Jrue Holiday expressed his excitement at having Porzingis back on the floor. Holiday and Porzingis both joined the Celtics roster during the 2023 offseason and played significant roles in the team's charge toward a championship.