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Celtics Visit Raptors for Preseason Test With Tatum Out

Boston continues preseason evaluations with Tatum sidelined by a torn Achilles.

Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) is tackled by Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam (41) on a kick off return during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Tipoff is 7:00 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena with coverage on NBC Sports Boston and TSN, plus radio on 98.5 Sports Hub and TSN Radio 1050.
  • Boston enters 1-0 after a 121-103 win over the Grizzlies, while Toronto is 1-1 following a loss to Denver and a win at Sacramento in its first two outings.
  • Jayson Tatum is out as he rehabs a torn Achilles, with Boston wing Jordan Walsh listed as questionable due to a groin issue.
  • Toronto lists Scottie Barnes (knee tendinopathy), Jakob Poeltl (back soreness), and Ulrich Chomche (undisclosed) as day-to-day, and the Raptors play their first home game of the preseason.
  • After a hard, 'war-like' camp, the Celtics are using the preseason to test rotations and defensive identity, posting a small-sample 97.2 defensive rating with strong rebounding and low turnovers, while the Raptors' early numbers trail defensively.