12:30 on CBC, channelsurfing.net, or the Fan 590, the Raptors will host the Boston Celtics. The season series against the Celts currently stands in favour of Boston, 2-0. This is the first game in a home and home with the Celtics, and these two games will be the last time the Raptors see the reigning NBA champs in the regular season.
W2W4:
- The Celtics are struggling? That's right! The hottest starting team in the NBA has hit a rough patch in the new year, losing 4 straight. In these 4 losses, they have been held under 90 points 3 times. The Raptors need to play defense and have solid interior toughness.
- The Raptors are winning? That's right! The slow starting Raptors are now 4-1 in the new year, and they are doing it all without Jermaine and Jose. In their wins, the Raptors have used a quick start in the first quarter to build a solid lead. Look for that vs. the Celtics and for the Raptors to use the early game time to their advantage.
- Coming into this game, Andrea Bargnani is red hot, and has provided a huge offensive filling while Jermaine and Jose rest. He is averaging just under 21 points per outing in the new year, while shooting just under 67% from 3.
- Raptor fans keep twiddling their thumbs, waiting for Jose Calderon and Jermaine O'Neal to return. Will this be the game?
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