The Boston Celtics will look to build on the momentum from their Saturday (Dec. 19) night win at TD Garden with a road victory vs. the Toronto Raptors in Ontario’s Scotiabank Arena this Sunday (Dec. 20) evening for the latter part of a back-to-back.
The Celtics and Raptors have both surprised analysts with their play so far this season, with the two Eastern Conference ball clubs owners of home court advantage if the postseason were starting today. We think Boston ought to win this one, but as we have seen, both of these teams are hungry and better than billed, so a loss is not out of the question if the Celtics lay an egg or mail it in.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 16-11 record coming into tonight’s contest after winning their last four games. That is good enough for fourth in the Eastern Conference standings.
Dec 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) tries to dribble around Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The Raptors are the owners of a 17-11 record and a two-game win streak, good enough for third place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Miami Heat 129-116 at home.
Dec 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during a break in the action against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, no report was available with a game the night before, but in that game, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) was out, and Josh Minott (back) and Sam Hauser (ankle) were probable.
Dec 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) passes the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
For the Raptors, RJ Barrett (knee) is out, and Jakob Poeltl (back) is questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Dec 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics forward Jordan Walsh (27) defends against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – RaptorsWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Toronto Raptors: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/20)