RAPTORS vs. Boston (Nov.11 Saturday 7:00 PM EST)

[The Claw Reborn]

VERSUS

Boston puts home win streak on the line against Toronto


Toronto Raptors (4-4, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (6-2, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -8; over/under is 222

BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Celtics play Toronto.

Boston finished 57-25 overall, 11-5 in Atlantic Division action and 32-9 at home last season. The Celtics averaged 117.9 points per game last season, 46.4 in the paint, 16.0 off of turnovers and 14.0 on fast breaks.

Toronto went 41-41 overall and 4-12 in Atlantic Division games during the 2022-23 season. The Raptors averaged 23.9 assists per game on 41.9 made field goals last season.

INJURIES: Celtics: Neemias Queta: day to day (foot), Al Horford: day to day (knee).

Raptors: Precious Achiuwa: day to day (groin), Christian Koloko: out (respiratory).

Scottie

GO RAPS !

[G____Deane]

Looking forward to this one and hope the Raps can make it competitive.
All hands on deck, a great time for Pascal and Scottie to figure it out in the same game.

[JawsGT]

Well, in theory, we have as good a starting unit to defend the Celtics starters as anyone in the league. So lets hope we can slow them down some and not let White and Pritchard or some random bench guy bury us from deep. If Tatum and Brown cant find good shots against OG, Pascal and Barnes, they wont hesitate to give those role players all the shots they want from deep. Offensively, hopefully we get some good shooting off the bench. Trent and Dick can be difference makers in this one.

[planetmars]

Boston playing on a B2B, but both home games. It's the travel that sucks. And Horford rested so he can play in this one. So should be a tough one. Boston can hit the 3 but also have size. Most interesting to me is if Pascal has a good game or not.

[Jclaw]

Sure OG v Tatum looks like the game but really the matchup is Malachi - Payton

on a serious note....who is guarding KP?

[Maury]

Sure OG v Tatum looks like the game but really the matchup is Malachi - Payton

on a serious note....who is guarding KP?

Probably Scottie and Pascal switch between KP and Brown after the first 6 minutes of the game. That's my guess.

[Jclaw]

just after he had a good game

[LJ2]

Sure OG v Tatum looks like the game but really the matchup is Malachi - Payton

on a serious note....who is guarding KP?

Going forward every game is probably going to be about Scottie and if he's turning superstar or not.

[LJ2]

just after he had a good game

More mins for OPJ?

We're going to need a breakout game from J-Mac

[MixxAOR]

just after he had a good game

Could be blessing in disguise like Achiuwa going down

[Dr Hannibal Lecter]

just after he had a good game

HAHAHAHA...
I knew it, I told u, wasn't I right...man oh man.
I can't wait 2 c his new wardrobe that his wearing tonight..LOL..
Yo..this guy is scared, this is the kind a guy u don't need on your team, SOFT..
Twinkle Toes saw Boston, his like NOPE, I'm out, I'm not havin it, I'm hurt coach..lol
Honestly, this is even better, more good shots for gradey and porter..plus I don't want this guy on this team, who knows maybe he'll get dealth while his off, I pray 2 gods that happens.

As for the game,play hard, smart, stay close and don't get embarrassed.

[Maury]

Let's see if our new defence is able to close out to an elite shooting team like Boston. This is the kind of game we would be absolutely killed on open 3s after giving up blow bys last year. If White and Holiday are both hitting from 3, it's going to be a really tough game for us. I wonder who Shroder ends up guarding.

[A.I]

Let's see if our new defence is able to close out to an elite shooting team like Boston. This is the kind of game we would be absolutely killed on open 3s after giving up blow bys last year. If White and Holiday are both hitting from 3, it's going to be a really tough game for us. I wonder who Shroder ends up guarding.

Not even White or Holiday, it was guys like Pritchard hitting 5 3s.

[Yuri Gagarin]

HAHAHAHA...
I knew it, I told u, wasn't I right...man oh man.
I can't wait 2 c his new wardrobe that his wearing tonight..LOL..
Yo..this guy is scared, this is the kind a guy u don't need on your team, SOFT..
Twinkle Toes saw Boston, his like NOPE, I'm out, I'm not havin it, I'm hurt coach..lol
Honestly, this is even better, more good shots for gradey and porter..plus I don't want this guy on this team, who knows maybe he'll get dealth while his off, I pray 2 gods that happens.

As for the game,play hard, smart, stay close and don't get embarrassed.

His game is pretty one dimensional so far but he is a hard nosed pro not afraid at all when it counts I dont know who you’re watching. Death? Your a fkn idiot

[Yuri Gagarin]

Should be playoff intensity game. Gradey and Shroder will be key. Go raps!