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On January 15, the Boston Celtics (30-9) visit Scotiabank Arena to play the Toronto Raptors (15-24).
For the very first time after New Year’s Day, when they defeated Cleveland 124-121, Toronto will be delighted to be back home. In that game, Pascal Siakam scored 36 points on 13 of 20 shots from the field and 5 of 8 from three-point range. With the exception of Scottie Barnes, who scored 20 points, all 5 starters had at least 14 points. In their last game loss to Utah, Siakam produced a game-high 27 points, while Barnes finished with 19 points and 3 assists. Ahead of their 2nd home match since being acquired from the Knicks last month, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett are getting ready. Boston’s 4 away games in January have resulted in 3 losses, to the Thunder, Pacers, and Bucks. There are injury worries for the Raptors. Due to an ankle sprain, Jakob Poeltl is not available. Christian Koloko and Otto Porter Jr., 2 bench players, will also be unavailable for Toronto.
The Boston Celtics defeated Houston 145-113 in their last game, with Jaylen Brown scoring 32 points in just 28 minutes and Jayson Tatum scoring 27 points before being sent off in the 4th quarter. With a combined scoring average of more than 50 points per game, Tatum and Brown are once again among the best duos in the NBA. With 19.2 points per game, Kristaps Porzingis is the 3rd-leading scorer. Versus the Rockets, he had 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Toronto is currently on a 3-game losing run and has just had one of its worst performances of the year, falling 145-113 to the Jazz. Utah led by 17 points at the half after outscoring the Raptors in each of the first three quarters. Jaylen Brown could not be with the Celtics. He has been designated as a game-time decision.
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Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors Information
- Date: 01/15/2024
- Time: 07:40 PM ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
- How to Watch Celtics vs Raptors: NBA TV
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
