Toronto Raptors (12-13, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (12-11, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics host the Toronto Raptors. Tatum is ninth in the NBA averaging 26.8 points per game.
The Celtics have gone 9-6 against Eastern Conference teams. Boston has a 12-6 record when scoring more than 100 points.
The Raptors are 9-6 in Eastern Conference play. Toronto is third in the Eastern Conference shooting 39.1% from downtown. Norman Powell leads the Raptors shooting 43.8% from 3-point range.
The teams square off for the second time this season.