Celtics vs Raptors: Final Showdown

0:00It's April 5, Boston Celtics News, today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff. Boston Celtics welcoming the Toronto Raptors tonight for their fourth and final clash this season. Celtics already own the series, three gangs to none, sweeping two in Toronto and one right here at home. They've won their last eight against Toronto in Boston, holding a dominant 76 wins to 43 all-time edge, 45 and 14 on, their court. Celtics locked in second place in the east, 4.5 games behind Detroit, but 2.5 above on New York. They're 33 and 15 versus Eastern foes, 26 and 11 at home, riding an eight and two streak in their last 10. Raptors sit sixth, nine games back of Boston, but half a game ahead of Philly, they went five and five lately and just won their last one. Toronto shuffled the deck at the deadline, flipping a pick for Backup Center trace Jackson Davis and briefly grabbing Chris Paul before he retired.

1:00injury watch has Celtics big nickel avusive itch, questionable after four weeks out with a finger fracture, gain time call. Raptors missed Chuckie headburn with a knee tear and a manual quickly for his eighth straight due to foot issues. Prime battles shape up with Derek White on Jacobi Walter, Jalen Brown versus RJ Barrett, Jason Tatum taking Scotty Barnes and Nea Mayas Cata. Inside against Yaco poilty, keys for Boston boiled down to lock down defense. They rank fourth league wide, dominating the boards where they lead at 46.5 per game and Chris Paul movement with 25 plus assists, turning them nearly unbeatable. Raptors pushed back with solid paint scoring and fast breaks, so Celtics got us they energized for all 48 minutes, feed off the home crowd and adapt to the refs. This wraps the season series, setting Boston up for Charlotte next, a quick trip to New York, then home dates with New Orleans and Orlando as they chase that top spot.