The big picture

Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Toronto Raptors are 16th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.

Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.

Toronto Raptors are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.2 points for and 112.8 against.

Form

Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.

Toronto Raptors have won two of their last five and most recently beat Milwaukee Bucks 121–107.

Head to head

These sides have met 105 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 68, Toronto Raptors 37.

Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 115–101 at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics have won the last five against Toronto Raptors.

Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 54 points in 2024-25 (125–71).

Players to watch

For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Toronto Raptors, watch Scottie Barnes (23.5 points a game, 61 rebounds in 2026-27) and RJ Barrett (21.6 points a game, 55 rebounds in 2026-27).

At TD Garden

Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.