The Boston Celtics will play the first contest of their slate of four preseason exhibition games ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season against the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets. The first of the four is a game against the Raps at TD Garden with an early start time to the unofficial kickoff to Boston’s next attempt at a title.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the action live on cable television or an online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with who ought to be available to play.
Best of Boston Celtics big man signee Blake Griffin in 2021-22 https://t.co/YprhthmXnm
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 1, 2022
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), Robert Williams III (knee), and Luke Kornet (ankle) will not be available to play.
For the Hornets, Scottie Lewis (leg fracture) is a definite scratch, with Cody Martin (knee) and Gordon Hayward listed as day-to-day.
Blake Griffin led the NBA in charges in 2021-22; to Boston’s Marcus Smart, that ‘speaks volumes’ https://t.co/UPKn4hsxzk
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 1, 2022
Likely starting lineups
Probable starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Jayson Tatum
- Mfiondu Kabengele
- Al Horford
Charlotte Hornets
- LaMelo Ball
- Terry Rozier
- Kelly Oubre
- PJ Washington
- Mason Plumlee
Malcolm Brogdon: The Boston Celtics are ‘the most talented team I’ve played with’ https://t.co/xnPoxL8x4w
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 1, 2022
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Oct. 2
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBA TV
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Is the Griffin signing an indictment against the training camp invitees and their ability to fill in for some frontcourt minutes? https://t.co/uoQcCJIz5n
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 2, 2022
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