The Toronto Raptors are in Boston tonight for a tussle with the Celtics. So far this season, the Atlantic Division has been exactly in line with predictions. The Celtics and Raptors are battling for top spot, while the New York Knicks are above .500 and lurking. The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are firmly embedded in the basement. Either team’s emergence would be a considerable surprise.
The Celtics will be without the services of their sparkplug Smurf guard, Isaiah Thomas. Boston’s leading scorer has a groin injury and didn’t play in their Wednesday night game.