In the city of Boston, two teams from the Atlantic Division step onto the court, for a win. Where to watch Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors.
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In the city of Boston, two teams from the Atlantic Division step onto the court, both hungry for a win. The Toronto Raptors embark on a journey away from home to face the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Toronto showcased their prowess on the road by defeating Dallas 127-116 on Wednesday night, securing a victory as a four-point underdog in their last game. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics had a home game on Friday night, engaging in a challenging matchup against Brooklyn in the first part of a back-to-back set.
On Wednesday night, the Celtics experienced a setback on the road, succumbing to a 106-103 defeat against Philadelphia, unexpectedly losing as a 2.5-point favorite. Throughout the history of their regular-season encounters, the Celtics maintain a commanding 66-42 lead in the series and emerged victorious in all four meetings last season. This dominance encompasses a noteworthy 121-102 home triumph in the latest clash on April 7, 2023.
Securing their second consecutive victory in the final stretch of this four-game road journey, Toronto emerged triumphant against Dallas on Wednesday night. With a season record of 4-4 as they entered Friday’s matchup, the Raptors found themselves in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division, trailing the 76ers by 2.5 games for the coveted top spot in the standings.
Facing Dallas, Toronto found themselves trailing by a maximum of nine points in the initial quarter and by six after the first stanza. However, the Raptors orchestrated a comeback, taking charge to hold a three-point lead at halftime. A decisive 13-1 surge in the middle of the third quarter transformed a 73-73 deadlock into an 86-74 advantage with 4:47 remaining in the third quarter. From that point onward, Toronto maintained control, never allowing Dallas to narrow the gap to less than five for the remainder of the game.
Toronto exhibited sharpshooting prowess, recording a 49.5% success rate from the field, with 11 of 36 attempts connecting from beyond the arc. The Raptors asserted dominance on the boards, outrebounding their opponents with a convincing 50-38 margin. Pascal Siakam played a pivotal role in the victory, leading Toronto with an impressive stat line of 31 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Engaging in a face-off with Brooklyn on Friday night as part of a back-to-back series culminating here, the Celtics found themselves immersed in their third consecutive divisional matchup. With a season record of 5-2, Boston held the second position in the Atlantic Division, trailing the 76ers by just one game for the coveted top spot. As of Friday, the Celtics boasted a perfect 2-0 home record, accompanied by an impressive +29.5 points-per-game scoring differential (137 points for, 107.5 points against) this season.
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