Toronto Raptors aim for redemption in heated rivalry with Celtics
The Toronto Raptors find themselves on the cusp of a three-game win streak as they prepare to face off against the Boston Celtics at home. Having suffered a defeat to the Celtics earlier this month, the Raptors are eager to exact some revenge against their long-standing division rival. Here’s everything you need to know leading up to this highly anticipated matchup.
Game Details
Matchup: Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors
Date: Saturday, December 20
Tip-off Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Scotiabank Arena | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Broadcast Information
Fans can catch the Celtics vs. Raptors game on TSN Sports. For those looking to stream the action live, options include:
NBA App
FuboTV (offering a free trial)
Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV (subscription required)
For radio and live audio coverage, tune into:
TSN 1050
Sportsnet 590 The Fan
SiriusXM NBA Radio
Injury Updates
Celtics Injury Report
SF Jayson Tatum (OUT – Achilles)
Raptors Injury Report
SF RJ Barrett (OUT – knee)
Raptors vs. Celtics: What to Expect
The Raptors entered a recent slump, enduring a four-game losing streak at home, which included their earlier encounter with the Celtics. Following a tough loss in the NBA Cup quarterfinals against the New York Knicks—who ultimately claimed the tournament title—the Raptors have used the time off to regroup.
Emerging from this challenge, Toronto has bounced back with two consecutive road victories against the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks. Now, as they return to Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors are ready to clash with the Celtics once more.
This time around, the Raptors aim to capitalize on the lessons learned from their earlier defeat, a narrow eight-point loss in which they showed flashes of competitiveness. While they don’t need to overhaul their strategy, focusing on the finer details could be crucial.
With the home crowd behind them, the Raptors hope to harness this momentum and rectify the mistakes made in their last encounter. If they can tighten their execution and sustain their recent form, they stand a good chance of securing their third consecutive win while also claiming victory over the Celtics for the first time this season.
Expect a fierce, competitive battle where the outcome may hinge on just a few pivotal possessions.
