The 19-5 Boston Celtics make the trip north of the border to face the 12-11 Toronto Raptors on Monday night after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on the road the night before, looking to get streaking again in the win column after a stumble against a pesky Miami Heat squad at home this past Friday evening.
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 in it.
Celtics at Nets: Boston outlasts Brooklyn 103-92 on the road https://t.co/QI6PmTLAAA
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 5, 2022
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, no report was ready at the time of writing, but Danilo Gallinari (ACL) and Robert Williams III (knee) were listed as out the game prior. Marcus Smart (hip) was questionable.
For the Raptors, Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Otto Porter (toe) are out, and Juancho Hernagomez (ankle) is probable.
Report: Robert Williams III ‘pretty close to returning,’ per coach Joe Mazzulla https://t.co/NptjjR1YbD
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 5, 2022
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Derrick White
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Grant Williams
- Al Horford
Toronto Raptors
- Fred VanVleet
- OG Anunoby
- Scottie Barnes
- Pascal Siakam
- Christian Koloko
How many of the Celtics on the list of the most decorated NBA champions can you name? https://t.co/3HFWhW5tA4
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 5, 2022
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 12/05/22
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBA TV, NBC Sports Boston
Taking stock of the Boston Celtics’ big men ahead of Robert Williams III’s return https://t.co/uRACAWjBgP
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 1, 2022
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