Cup of Cavs: Cleveland Cavaliers News and Links for Friday, October 28

The Cleveland Cavaliers look to extend their winning streak to three games as they take on the defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics.

The first sip

The Cavs will be without Darius Garland again this evening as he’s still recovering from his eye injury. The Celtics will also be without some of their front court as they deal with injuries of their own and a suspension.

We’ll see if Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley can repeat their strong performance against a depleted Boston front court.

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Links of the day

The Sixers’ defense looks like hot junk

Is it time to panic after Sacramento’s 0-3 start?

How good are the Jazz? Reasons behind their hot start

How Lauri Markkanen’s call to duty for Finland led to a hot start in Utah

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