Venue: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA
Injury Report
Boston Celtics
Nikola Vučević – Out (finger)
Toronto Raptors
Immanuel Quickley – Out (foot)
Recent Team Form
Boston Celtics
Last 5 games: W, W, L, W, W
Last 10 games: 8–2, averaging 117.3 PPG, allowing 107.7 PPG, shooting 47.8% FG
Toronto Raptors
Last 5 games: W, L, L, W, W
Last 10 games: 5–5, averaging 120.6 PPG, shooting 52.4% FG, allowing 113.5 PPG
Series History
This is the fourth meeting of the season.
Celtics won the most recent matchup 125–117 on January 10, led by Payton Pritchard’s 27 points.
Key Player Matchups
Scottie Barnes (TOR)
18.2 PPG, 7.5 REB, 5.9 AST, 1.5 STL, 1.5 BLK
The Raptors’ most versatile two‑way threat.
Jaylen Brown (BOS)
28.7 PPG, 7 REB, 5.3 AST
Boston’s primary scoring engine.
Jayson Tatum (BOS)
19.9 PPG, 9.5 REB, 4.8 AST over last 10 games
Rebounding and secondary playmaking will be crucial.
RJ Barrett (TOR)
19.2 PPG, 5.2 REB, coming off a 20‑point performance vs. Sacramento
Projected Game Dynamics
Boston Advantages
Stronger defense, especially in half‑court sets.
Superior conference record (33–15)
Home‑court dominance (26–11 at TD Garden)
Elite scoring duo (Brown/Tatum) in peak form.
Toronto Advantages
Excellent paint scoring (52.9 PPG) led by Barrett and Barnes.
High assist rate (3rd in NBA in total assists)
Strong ball pressure (16.1 turnovers forced per game)
Betting Trends
Trend Insights
Celtics outscore opponents by 7.5 PPG on the season.
Raptors allow 112.3 PPG, but have defensive volatility.
Celtics are 8–2 in their last 10; Raptors 5–5.
Game Odds
Toronto Raptors 220.5
Boston Celtics – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
