Game stream: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics
The Toronto Raptors (6-5) play against the Boston Celtics (6-6) at TD Garden
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 10, 2021
Toronto Raptors 73, Boston Celtics 83 (Q4 08:46)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
This is the Raptors’ worst game of the season in terms of shot selection and offensive decision making. Some embarrassingly poor execution. – 9:29 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
7 turnovers for Dennis Schroder.
Only once in the Brad/Ime Era (2013-22) has a Celtic had more (Tatum had 8 vs. New York in April). – 9:29 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Richardson hits a big three.
Grant makes a big stop off a push.
Schroder turns it over. Again.
Langford gets a huge block, but Boston fouls the putback.
That was an up and down sequence there. – 9:27 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
What a play by Grant Williams! Talk about going straight up. And, then, Romeo stops the fast break with another great contest at the rim. This game has been so good! – 9:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Josh Richardson putting together solid back-to-back offensive outings has been very timely with Jaylen Brown out. – 9:25 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Obi Toppin with a nice drive to cut Milwaukee’s lead to nine, and force a timeout. His energy has helped turn this game around for New York, much like it did opening night in a comeback win against Boston. – 9:24 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
11 turnovers for the #Celtics, Schroder has 6 of them. – 9:22 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
🔘🔘🔘⚪️ pic.twitter.com/OC2eFwwe1O – 9:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 80-68 after three
Tatum – 16/10/5
R. Williams – 14 points, 12 rebounds
Schroder – 12 points
Celtics – 11 offensive rebounds
Celtics – 10 turnovers
Barnes – 17 points
VanVleet – 13 points
Anunoby – 12 points
Raptors – 5-21 three-pointers
Raptors – 12 turnovers – 9:21 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
I wouldn’t call that a good quarter for the Celtics, but they only lost 4 points off the halftime lead, so they survived it. They need to come out strong here to start the fourth – 9:20 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
chris boucher’s down baaaaaaad – 9:19 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Al Horford has had a phenomenal start to the year which is even more impressive when you consider he’s shooting an ugly 25 percent from 3-point range. – 9:17 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Incredibly, over the last 10 quarters the Knicks have played at MSG (dating back to loss vs. Raptors last week), the Knicks over been outscored by a whopping 50 (!) points – 9:17 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Svi Mykhailiuk is close to earning Random Celtics Killer status. – 9:12 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The officials — Scott Foster, Natalie Sago, Jenna Schroeder — booed off the floor at halftime here in New Orleans. – 9:11 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
It’s amazing how much easier it is for Boston to break Toronto’s 2-3 zone now that they can put Tatum in the middle of it and he can make the reads out of that spot over everyone. He was rarely in that spot in their playoff series since they needed a more composed passer. – 9:10 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Celtics had 5 turnovers in the first half. They have 5 in the 3rd with 2:52 left – 9:10 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
I like that the Celtics are playing up-tempo with the Raptors, but if they’re going to keep up this pace without wearing down late, Ime will have to go deeper into his bench and give those people a bit longer runs. – 9:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
There a spot here for Aaron Nesmith to come in and do the Kool-Aid man stuff where he just crashes the glass and attacks the ball. – 9:07 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Robert Williams went down awkwardly on Smart’s last layup. Horford just came in for Williams. – 9:06 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Lookin’ for that spark pic.twitter.com/prhNErYVDS – 9:05 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby is a very difficult duo to score against in a pick and roll. – 9:03 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Either Smart or Tatum is going to get a technical here fairly soon. – 9:03 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Good timeout by Ime Udoka. Boston has been pretty messy on offense to open the second half. – 8:59 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Ime Udoka is pissed off calling that timeout. Celtics had three turnovers converted into points, Toronto opens the quarter on 9-4 run – 8:59 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
defense ➡️ offense pic.twitter.com/A40br8keqG – 8:58 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Al Horford’s first ever foray into trash talking could have gone better. – 8:58 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I don’t like how much Jayson Tatum complains. I’m on record with that.
HOWEVER…I’m admittedly confused how he never gets calls when he drives. Some of these are clearly fouls. – 8:56 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Robert Williams has a career high seven offensive rebounds – 8:56 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Double-double already for Robert Williams, early in 3Q. #Celtics – 8:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston has 7 turnovers tonight. Schroder has 5 of them. – 8:54 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Robert Williams did a great job staying square against Siakam, keeping his hands high, and forcing that turnover – 8:53 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Assistant coach Joe Mazzulla discusses the impact Rob Williams has had off the glass in the first half.
Tune in now to the second half on @NBCSBoston. pic.twitter.com/98K622lCja – 8:53 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Rob Williams’ first half could win an award from the Environmental Protection Agency… recycled 7 offensive rebounds into 8 second-chance points (14 overall); efficient use of energy with 7-for-8 shooting; plus-18 as Celtics lead Toronto, 62-46, at break. – 8:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum, the puppy, has decided he won’t go out in the rain and that random corners of the house are perfectly good alternatives to do his business.
This is problematic, considering we live in FL and it rains quite a bit here. – 8:51 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Payton Pritchard mask update — he is warming up at halftime without it on, which I’d assume is a good sign.
Sounded like he still had a little while longer playing in the mask as of last week, but good to see him warming up without it. – 8:48 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
9 offensive rebounds
16 second-chance points
30 points in the paint
At least 10-12 points in transition
Celtics have flipped the script from the home opening loss to Toronto a few weeks ago. – 8:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jayson Tatum has 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists at the break.
By my count, the Celtics missed 7 open to wide-open shots of Tatum passes in the first half. – 8:39 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Lots of basketball left pic.twitter.com/IqGTh2HV8J – 8:38 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 62-46 at the half
Tatum – 11/10/5
R. Williams – 14 points, 7 ORs
Horford – 8 points
Celtics – 48% shooting
Celtics – 9 offensive rebounds
Celtics – 5 turnovers
Barnes – 13 points
VanVleet – 10 points
Raptors – 3-14 three-pointers
Raptors – 6 turnovers – 8:38 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
HALFTIME
@Robert Williams: 14 PTS, 9 RBS
@Jayson Tatum: 11 PTS, 10 RBS, 5 AST pic.twitter.com/mQKw9yd1Ne – 8:38 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The first half ends with the Celtics up 62-46 over the Raptors. Three keys for Boston thus far…
* Rebounding (28-20 edge)
* Bench (15-8 edge)
*Robert Williams (14 pts, 9 reb, block in 17 minutes) – 8:38 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Triple-double watch is on for Jayson Tatum at halftime (11 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists). – 8:37 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Raptors 62-46 at half. RWilliams 14 and 9 reb, Tatum 11, Horford 8, Schroder 8, Richardson 7; Barnes 13, VanVleet 10. – 8:36 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Bad half, Raptors down 16 at the break
Gotta play better all over the court – 8:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Celtics were embarrassed by what the Raptors did to them in their home opener, and they’re playing like it tonight. They’re all business, and (with the exception of Scottie Barnes) the Raps haven’t come close to matching their effort/energy. Boston by 16 at the half. – 8:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I mean this as huge compliment: Scottie Barnes is an awesome ‘garbage man’. Has an amazing nose for scraps and gaps. Not too many super-elite prospects ever have to develop that; they’re used to having the ball all the time. – 8:35 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Celtics really flipping the script here from the first game. They’re getting out in transition, getting shots at the rim, and second chances to build this 18 point lead – 8:34 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics turning the tables on the Raptors this half compared to their last ugly loss against them at the Garden. Outworking them for everything right now. – 8:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum is just overpowering the Raptors right now. He looks like the one really awesome kid in Biddy ball who just does whatever he wants. – 8:34 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Is Scottie Barnes already the best player on the Toronto roster? – 8:33 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Josh Richardson has settled in nicely for the Celtics. He’s played pretty well recently. – 8:32 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
DUNK after DUNK after DUNK
@Robert Williams | #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/IVuzytp8qY – 8:32 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum is one Grant missed corner three away from not passing him the ball anymore. – 8:31 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Robert Williams already has seven offensive rebounds, which is a new career-high. – 8:31 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Udoka’s done a great job honing in on the size mismatch Boston has going big against Toronto’s microball lineup. Lots of plays trying to get the bigs hard rolling or at least near the rim on the shot to play the offensive glass. Time Lord having a field day out there. – 8:31 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
seventh offensive rebound for Robert Williams. Another putback. He’s now up to 14 points 9 rebounds in the first half. – 8:31 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Robert Williams trying to make a run at his career-high (20 points) in the first half alone. – 8:31 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Wow what a pass, what a catch, what a finish on that lob to Robert Williams. – 8:29 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The numbers that will irk Nick
Cs have 12 more FGAs, 12 second chance points and Raptors have turned it over 6 times already – 8:29 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
off to the races
#SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/1arJtxvfLX – 8:28 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Celtics working on a 15-3 run, triggered by a pair of Horford hoops – 8:28 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Rob Williams has 5 offensive rebounds, the league-leading Raptors have 2. – 8:27 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
off the backboard 💪🏾
#SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/pnSXNCwRRs – 8:27 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Celtics by 13, Raptors not quite in tune defensively at any level – 8:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
15-4 Celtics run to push their lead to double digits. – 8:26 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Robert Williams is up to 10 points and seven rebounds — five of which are offensive.
That’s already one short of Williams’ career-high for offensive rebounds. – 8:26 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston has had Siakam’s spin moves locked down since the bubble. – 8:25 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
5/7/5 for Jayson Tatum. We’re definitely on triple-double watch tonight. – 8:24 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Great sequence for the #Celtics, with Robert Williams contesting a shot, Tatum gets the rebound, tosses pass up court to Williams for the easy dunk. – 8:24 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Tatum is cold again from the field, but that was his 5th assist, to go along with 7 rebounds. Really chance at a triple double tonight – 8:24 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Robert Williams was one of the few #Celtics players this week that talked about payback toward the #Raptors for the home loss Toronto gave them. He’s got 8 pts, 6 rebounds in 11 minutes. pic.twitter.com/OsRU2qmibZ – 8:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Robert Williams has four offensive rebounds and he’s put all four them back in for baskets. – 8:22 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Robert Williams is feasting on the offensive boards. Fourth one already. All 8 points are put backs – 8:22 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Marcus Smart fouled hard by Malachi Flynn. After review, upgraded to Flagrant 1 foul. Smart to the line, splits the two free throws to push the #Celtics lead to 42-32. – 8:21 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Flagrant 1 on Flynn. It was a hard foul but Marcus Smart sold it better than Cal Worthington (LA joke). #Celtics #Raptors – 8:20 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Officials upgrade Malachi Flynn foul to a flagrant 1 on Smart. – 8:20 PM
Abby Chin @tvabby
Marcus Smart taken down under the basket. Who’s the first guy to him, pushing Malachi Flynn away? Jayson Tatum! – 8:19 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
no look to 42 pic.twitter.com/N8Cex3Jfpy – 8:19 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Officials are reviewing the Malachi Flynn foul for a potential flagrant. – 8:18 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Celtics survive the first Tatum bench stint. He sat +6 and now C’s are +5 – 8:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
We live in a world where Scottie Barnes can scream for a foul and get it, but any number of established superstars can’t. – 8:16 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Horford snaps the 6-0 run on one end then has great help on the Banton cut to take away an attempt at the rim and force the kickout for the rushed FVV shot – 8:14 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
SVI x 2 pic.twitter.com/F0VSrGVmx2 – 8:14 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Alvin on Horford: “He’s got that old man game” and truer words have never been spoken
Just fun to watch – 8:14 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Schroder doing too much this 2Q. #Celtics #Raptors – 8:14 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Schroder is trying to do too much. Back-to-back turnovers to open Q2. Both lead to Raptors runouts for easy layups.
Udoka calls TO before this gets out of hand. – 8:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Celtics are outscoring the Raptors 15-3 from beyond the arc, with Tatum creating 3 of their 5 3s on drive/dishes. Good news is the Raps (dead last in the NBA in assist percentage) have 8 assists on 10 FGM. Ball is moving and they’re getting good looks. – 8:08 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Balanced attack from the C’s: Schroder has 8, Langford/Rob 6, Tatum 5, Horford 4. Celtics are 5-9 from 3, Raptors are 1-2, so there’s the difference. 33-25 C’s after 1 – 8:07 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 33-25 after one
Schroder – 8 points
Langford – 6 points
R. Williams – 6 points
Tatum – 5/5/3
Celtics – 5-9 three-pointers
Celtics – 1 turnover
Anunoby – 6 points
Barnes – 6 points
VanVleet – 5 points
Raptors – 1-2 three-pointers
Raptors – 3 turnovers – 8:07 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
One down ✅ pic.twitter.com/LL7xgRJjbo – 8:07 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Raptors 33-25 after 1Q. Schroder 8, RWilliams 6, Langford 6, Tatum 5; Anunoby 6, Barnes 6, VanVleet 5.
#Celtics with 1 TO, 12 pts in the paint. – 8:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Far from the prettiest Raptors quarter, they’re down 8 at the quarter entirely on merit – 8:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I think Scottie Barnes is bigger than most think. Both height and bulk.
The Raptors are filled with a bunch of long, quick defenders. – 8:04 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
DAMN, @DALANOBANTON 😮 pic.twitter.com/szSrWFhbfK – 8:04 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
SWATTED. pic.twitter.com/RZav56unRV – 8:01 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Celtics by 7 at second timeout; they’ve made 4 of 7 3s so far – 7:57 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Crafty stuff, @Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/1O99zfPvqv – 7:57 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jayson Tatum has set up three Celtics 3-pointers over the first nine minutes here. Just 1 for 4 from the field, but doing a great job finding open teammates. – 7:56 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
3 of Boston’s first 4 assists tonight have come from Jayson Tatum – 7:56 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
5/4/2 already for Tatum. It’s early, but this feels like triple-double watch time. – 7:55 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Excellent hammer screen from Marcus Smart for that Romeo 3. Spurs used to run that a ton back in Udoka’s playing days – 7:54 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Romeo Langford is now 8-for-16 from 3 on the season. – 7:54 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Romeo Langford now shooting 50 percent from 3-point range on the season (8-of-16). – 7:54 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Awesome pass from Fred to Precious. No shot blocking presence on the floor for Boston and the Raps are taking advantage. They’re getting into the paint, but they’ve gotta do a better job finishing at the rim. – 7:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
So far, so good for Boston on the boards. The Raptors have missed five shots and the Celtics rebounded all of them so far. – 7:50 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Tonight we welcome members of the United States Armed Services for our 15th annual Seats for Soldiers Night presented by ReliaQuest.
Tune in to @NBCSBoston to catch all the celebrations. pic.twitter.com/mw0upOb8Xr – 7:49 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Showing the bounce early
#SunLifeDunk4Diabetes pic.twitter.com/PhnZkpmnxl – 7:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Raptors destroyed Boston on the glass in the first game. Celtics have three offensive rebounds already for six second-chance points already tonight. – 7:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors have missed 3 shots in the restricted area already – 7:46 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Six second chance points already for Celtics against Raptors undersized front line. – 7:46 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
The defensive glass, it is a problem for the Raptors rn – 7:46 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Celtics offense is looking good right now, but they are still committing too many defensive mistakes. Toronto is getting too many looks at the rim – 7:45 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Robert Williams and Scottie Barnes guarding each other is a weird ass matchup, but man it’s been fun already. – 7:45 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Schroder looked off Tatum on a swing pass and that should never, ever happen. – 7:44 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Such interesting clash to start here. The Celtics with two centers vs. the Raptors with all guards and wings. – 7:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics size advantage showing up early.
That was a weird sentence to write. – 7:42 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Right from the jump Toronto is bumping, but Horford converts a late clock turnaround. – 7:42 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
LET’S GO CELTICS ☘️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Lo11SK1eG4 – 7:42 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Time to work pic.twitter.com/byzvkSmaJD – 7:39 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Eric Koreen (personal – palpable ennui) is unavailable for tonight’s game, but please follow @Jay King for the scene from Boston. – 7:36 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Our team feels like it’s made significant improvements since our home-opening loss to Toronto, and tonight’s rematch should provide a good measuring stick. nba.com/celtics/news/p… – 7:13 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
R. Williams
A. Horford
J. Tatum
M. Smart
D. Schroder
Raptors starters:
P. Siakam
OG Anunoby
S. Barnes
G. Trent Jr.
F. VanVleet – 7:12 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Raptors at Celtics – TD Garden – November 10, 2021 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Schroder, Smart, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Toronto – Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Aunonby, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam.
OUT: Boston: Brown Toronto: Issac Bonga, Watanabe pic.twitter.com/5M9egpoL5f – 7:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Bit more from Nurse pre-game
Watanabe coming along, maybe back end of week or next week
If you’ve got 905 tix Friday, you may see 4 or 5 Raptors in the game. Bonga, Champagnie, Johnson for sure, perhaps Flynn and one other (Banton) if nothing odd happens on this trip – 7:00 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Tipping off our 15th annual Seats for Soldiers Night presented by @ReliaQuest with a pregame zoom call with the Smith Barracks in Germany 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/OmewtdpFXU – 7:00 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting lineup. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/YjozQkhcig – 6:41 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors going with: Anunoby, Barnes, Siakam, Trent Jr. and VanVleet. – 6:41 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Long before Scottie Barnes arrived, the Raptors rookie standard was set Mighty Mouse, Celtics assistant Damon Stoudamire. Many thanks to @reeshmasud for the always excellent viz on the latest Words By Grange; sportsnet.ca/nba/video/barn… – 6:33 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Jayson Tatum walking off after warmups pic.twitter.com/6OMbBgtDSb – 6:33 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
p u n c h i n ‘ . t h e . c l o c k pic.twitter.com/yB7d5lbklg – 6:22 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Good news from Nick Nurse:
Yuta Watanabe was involved in some shootaround activities today and went full-speed. Hopes to have him back end of this week or start of next. – 6:21 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Tobias Harris could return from COVID-19 for the Sixers’ Thursday game against the Raptors inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:14 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“He does what we ask him to do as hard as we can do it …. Great system fit for us” — Nurse on Isaac Bonga, who is getting work with 905 right now. – 6:14 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse on Siakam/Anunoby/Barnes trio: “Those 3 guys are going to be the mainstays in the middle of our rotation and take as many minutes as they can handle… We’re trying to develop 3 really good 2-way players there that are versatile.” – 6:12 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nick Nurse wants Scottie Barnes to shoot the ball more, period. – 6:11 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Khem Birch (knee) out vs. Celtics – 6:09 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Tonight’s starting 🖐 pic.twitter.com/KhHEuuYCAx – 6:08 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors will start VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Barnes and Siakam again, Nick Nurse just told us – 6:07 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Same Raptors starters vs. Celtics: Fred, OG, Trent, Pascal, Siakam. – 6:07 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Nick again mentions having a “moving” starting lineup depending on who the Raptors are playing – 6:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Same starters for the Raptors vs Boston tonight: VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Siakam. – 6:06 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nick Nurse: “I would imagine that they’ll remember that last game a little bit, so we should get a fired up Celtics team tonight.” – 6:06 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet, Trent, Anunoby, Siakam, Barnes start for Raps. – 6:06 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
“In the last five, six games, we’re more where we want to be,” says Coach Udoka. “We’ve got our identity down a little bit better and we’re relying on our defense and team play.” – 5:57 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka says Romeo Langford is feeling better and is “ready to go” tonight. – 5:53 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Romeo Langford feels better and is ready to play tonight, per Ime Udoka. – 5:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka says this is a good measuring stick game for the Celtics. In part because they already played, but also because Boston can measure how much they’ve improved in things the Raptors forced them do in the first meeting. – 5:49 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka said he thinks the new defensive rules/emphases should work in the Celtics favor given how they want to play. – 5:48 PM
Scott Cacciola @ScottCacciola
Old friend Fabulous Flournoy in the house as an assistant for the Raptors: pic.twitter.com/NXuUjTp95h – 5:34 PM
Chris Grenham @chrisgrenham
Romeo Langford and Grant Williams on the floor going through their pregame routines: pic.twitter.com/ASQ1BudN1c – 5:28 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game with the Raptors after missing the previous 6 games due to testing positive for COVID-19 #Sixers – 5:03 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
The Boston Celtics are reportedly interested in trading for Ben Simmons, but not for Jaylen Brown
sportando.basketball/en/the-boston-… – 5:01 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Michael Jordan was almost a Boston Celtic?
Former Celtics player, coach, and general manager M.L. Carr tells @Amin Elhassan and @adaniels33 he tried to convince the Bulls to let him talk to MJ after Michael retired. pic.twitter.com/QIly9QyqDa – 4:59 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers PF Tobias Harris is listed as questionable for tomorrow night’s game against the #Toronto #Raptors. Harris missed the past six games while in the #NBA COVID-19 health and safety protocols. – 4:58 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Tobias Harris (health and safety protocols) and Seth Curry (left foot contusion) are listed as questionable for Sixers-Raptors tomorrow.
Embiid, Joe, Thybulle, Riller (and Simmons) are still out. – 4:51 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Seth Curry and Tobias Harris are questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. #Raptors
Embiid, Joe, and Thybulle remain out #Sixers – 4:50 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Meet Monique Lawrence, a hero who continuously inspires and motivates others not only in her community but also in the Raptors’ family as well.
We’re lucky to have her as a part of our family.
#WeTheNorth | @TangerineHoops pic.twitter.com/O6AAj9Ur3J – 2:59 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Will the Celtics Ever Win at TD Garden? | A-List Podcast w/ @A. Sherrod Blakely & @KwaniALunis twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:30 PM
