Celtics vs Raptors
Fri, Jan 9
Final
Celtics
Celtics
(23 - 13)
125
-
117
Raptors
Raptors
(23 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 37 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 125 |
| Raptors | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 117 |
Venue: TD Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jaylen Brown
BOS | #7 | G/F
25
8
7
Immanuel Quickley
TOR | #5 | G
17
2
13
Smart Game Analysis
Boston Celtics has a 74% chance of winning the game
Boston's elite three-point shooting and depth should overwhelm a battered Raptors squad likely missing multiple key starters.
Key Analysis
- • Boston has successfully adapted to Jayson Tatum's absence, winning eight of their last ten games with the league's second-best offensive rating.
- • Toronto's interior defense is critically weakened with starting center Jakob Poeltl ruled out and All-Star Scottie Barnes listed as questionable.
- • The Celtics average the most three-pointers in the NBA, creating a significant math advantage against a Raptors team ranked 23rd in deep shooting.
- • Brandon Ingram's thumb sprain limited him to just 11 minutes in his last game, putting Toronto's leading scorer at major risk of missing this contest.
- • Boston has dominated this specific matchup recently, winning both previous meetings this season by comfortable margins.
- • Celtics center Neemias Queta is coming off a 20-rebound performance and should control the glass against Toronto's depleted front line.
- • The Raptors must force turnovers and rely on Immanuel Quickley for high-volume scoring to overcome their significant roster disadvantages.
