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Raptors’ second game is their first big game of the season

In these times of hot takes and instant opinions and absolute declarations that are likely to change in a day or two, Friday presents a juicy NBA proposition.

It’s Game 2 of an 82-game schedule, Day 4 of a 190-day marathon but it’s the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics. Let the hype begin.

Kyrie Irving, left, and Gordon Hayward are healthy and together again, leading many to predict an East title for the Celtics. Hayward was hurt in the first game last year, Irving was injured for the stretch run.
Kyrie Irving, left, and Gordon Hayward are healthy and together again, leading many to predict an East title for the Celtics. Hayward was hurt in the first game last year, Irving was injured for the stretch run.

No matter that neither team is even remotely set in its style, its rotations or its fitness.