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Celtics at Raptors Preview: Boston Seeks Fifth Straight in Toronto

Boston rides a four-game surge against a short-handed Toronto group with RJ Barrett out, Immanuel Quickley questionable.

Overview

  • Tip-off is 3:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena with coverage on Sportsnet.
  • Boston has won four straight and 10 of its last 13, leaning on Jaylen Brown’s roughly 29-6-5 production with Jayson Tatum still out.
  • Toronto enters on two straight losses and four in five, with RJ Barrett out, Immanuel Quickley questionable due to illness, and Jamison Battle doubtful with an ankle sprain.
  • Betting markets price Boston as a small road favorite at about -3 to -3.5, with a total near 224.5–225.5.
  • The Celtics’ profile features high-volume threes (top three in attempts, first in makes) and strong offensive rebounding at about 13 per game.