The 34-12 Boston Celtics head across the border to the north to head to Canada’s Scotiabank Arena to face the 20-26 Toronto Raptors on the road without one of their best players being available. Riding an 8-game win streak, the Celtics will look to push it to 9 this Saturday afternoon.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL) and Jayson Tatum (wrist), are out.
For the Raptors, Otto Porter (foot) is out, with Dalano Banton (hip) listed as questionable.
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Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
- Robert Williams III
Toronto Raptors
- Fred VanVleet
- Gary Trent, Jr.
- OG Anunoby
- Scotty Barnes
- Pascal Siakam
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How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 1/21/23
- Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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