Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics: Game preview, TV channel, start time, injury report

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The Toronto Raptors are returning home.

On Friday, the Raptors wrapped up a six-game road trip, in which they went 2-4, with a loss to the Indiana Pacers. They now return to Toronto, where they will play 10 of their next 11 games.

Up first? A matchup with the Boston Celtics, who the Raptors have already faced twice this season.

The first meeting between the two teams was a blowout, with the Raptors walking away with a 115-83 win. Scottie Barnes stole the show with his first career double-double, finishing with 25 points and 13 rebounds.

The second meeting was also a blowout, only in Boston's favour. Jayson Tatum powered the Celtics to a 104-88 win with a near triple-double of 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Robert Williams III also had a big game with 16 points and 13 rebounds, eight of which came on the offensive glass.

MORE: What we learned from Toronto's road trip

Following a slow start to the season, the Celtics have been better as of late, though they enter Sunday's game against the Raptors on a two-game losing streak. They fell to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and lost to the San Antonio Spurs in a close one on Friday.

The Celtics now stand at 10-10 on the season, putting them one game ahead of the Raptors (9-11) in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Celtics currently rank 20th in offensive efficiency (105.8) and ninth in defensive efficiency (105.2). The Raptors, meanwhile, rank eighth in offensive efficiency (110.2) and 26th in defensive efficiency (110.5).

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What channel is Raptors vs. Celtics on?

  • TV channel: SN One (Canada), NBCSB or League Pass (United States)
  • Radio: TSN 1050

What time does Raptors vs. Celtics start?

  • Date: Sunday, Nov. 28
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. PT

Raptors vs. Celtics injury report

Team Player Current status Reason
Raptors OG Anunoby Doubtful Left hip pointer
  Khem Birch Out Right knee swelling
  Goran Dragic Out Not with team
  David Johnson Out Two-Way
  Gary Trent Jr., Doubtful Right calf contusion
Celtics Jaylen Brown Questionable Reconditioning
  Sam Hauser Out Two-Way
  Dennis Schroder Out Right ankle sprain
  Brodric Thomas Out Two-Way
  Robert Williams III Out Non-COVID illness

Raptors next five games

Raptors 2021-22 NBA schedule
Date Opponent Time (ET) Venue
Sunday, Nov. 28 vs. Celtics 6:00 p.m. Scotiabank Arena
Tuesday, Nov. 30 vs. Grizzlies 7:30 p.m. Scotiabank Arena
Thursday, Dec. 2 vs. Bucks 7:30 p.m. Scotiabank Arena
Sunday, Dec. 5 vs. Wizards 6:00 p.m. Scotiabank Arena
Wednesday, Dec. 8 vs. Thunder 7:30 p.m. Scotiabank Arena

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Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News