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Luka Garza headlines Celtics win over the Cavaliers, 124-113

The Boston Celtics kicked off their preseason campaign with a commanding 124-113 road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, showcasing their revamped roster in a full game setting. Luka Garza led the charge with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while rookies Baylor Scheierman (16 points) and Devin Carter (17 points) made strong debuts, alongside Jordan Walsh’s 16-point performance.

The Celtics deployed an unconventional lineup featuring Mike Conley, Scheierman, Hugo Gonzalez, Walsh, and Garza, while Cleveland tested a potential starting five without Paul George, who sat out in street clothes. Boston’s bench, including Chris Cenac Jr., also contributed early, with the team emphasizing offensive rebounding and fast-break opportunities.

The game marked the first official match for both teams under new coaching rotations, with Tony Dobbins and DJ MacCleay splitting duties for the first half and second half, respectively.

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