Celtics going for win streak tonight - Raptors trying to end losing streak

Hey, a Celtics win would only mean only a 2-game winning streak, but they need this game tonight. The Raptors just experienced a 2-game losing streak, and they would like to end it. This should be a good one!


Toronto is in first place in the East and Boston is fourth. The Raptors have the point guard with the highest assist average (10.7 per game) in Kyle Lowry. Kawhi Leonard leads his team in scoring with 24.2 PPG, good for 13th in the NBA.

The Raptors shoot well and score a lot of points. They rank 2nd in field goal percentage (48.6%) and 6th in points/game (116.5 PPG). Boston ranks 28th and 24th in FG% and PPG, respectively. The Celtics defense should help to close that gap.

Toronto may have a few players out with injuries. Serge Ibaka, Danny Green, Norman Powell and C. J. Miles have sustained injuries lately. For the Celtics, Marcus Morris may be a scratch due to illness.

There is still time to enter our CelticsLife Race-to-the-Title contest. Click on this link and give your estimate of the Celtics field goal percentage in tonight's game. Submissions must be in by 6:00 PM ET tonight.

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