The Celtics will conclude a back-to-back on Saturday after a home 129-116 victory over the Heat on Friday to snap a two-game skid.
Derrick White led Boston’s scoring with 33 points, including nine 3-pointers in 14 attempts. He added four blocked shots.
The Celtics’ bench played a big role. Sam Hauser had five 3-pointers, four in the fourth quarter, in a 15-point game. Another reserve, Hugo Gonzalez, contributed 10 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot.
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How will the Celtics respond following Friday’s win? Let’s get into the preview:
When:Â Saturday, 7 p.m.
Where:Â Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
TV, radio:Â NBCSB, WROR-FM 105.7
Line: Boston -1.5. O/U: 224.5.
CELTICS
Season record: 16-11. vs. spread: 15-12. Over/under: 13-14
Last 10 games: 7-3. vs. spread: 8-2. Over/under: 6-4
RAPTORS
Season record: 17-11. vs. spread: 12-15, 1 push. Over/under: 11-17
Last 10 games: 4-6. vs. spread: 2-8. Over/under: 3-7
TEAM STATISTICS
Points per game:Â Boston 116.6, Toronto 115.3
Points allowed per game:Â Boston 111.0, Toronto 112.9
Field goal percentage:Â Boston .472, Toronto .485
Opponent field goal percentage:Â Boston .449, Toronto .464
3-point percentage:Â Boston .366, Toronto .364
Opponent 3-point percentage:Â Boston .372, Toronto .338
Stat of the day:Â Jaylen Brown scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half and added nine rebounds in the Celtics 129-116 win over the Heat on Friday.
Notes:Â The Raptors were without Jakob Poeltl in Milwaukee on Thursday as he continued to deal with a back issue. At Milwaukee, Brandon Ingram had plenty of support. Scottie Barnes added 24 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks and reserve Jamal Shead had a season-best 11 assists. … In their win over Toronto nearly two weeks ago, Brown had 30 points and White scored 27. The Raptors overcame a 23-point deficit to briefly take the lead in the fourth quarter before the Celtics regained control.
Cam Kerry can be reached at cam.kerry@globe.com.