Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors
PREVIEW: The Boston Celtics are favored by 10.5 points on the spread, while the Toronto Raptors enter as underdogs. Boston has won eight of their last ten games, averaging 117.3 points while shooting 47.8 percent from the field , giving them tremendous offensive firepower heading into Sunday's matchup. The Celtics feature elite spacing on offense and boast a league-leading low turnover rate, though they struggle with forcing turnovers on defense and allow plenty of three-point attempts. The Celtics have won nine of their past ten head-to-head meetings against Toronto , establishing clear dominance in this rivalry as they look to extend their winning streak.
The Raptors have split their last ten contests while averaging 120.6 points and shooting 52.4 percent from the field , showing they can compete offensively despite recent inconsistencies. Toronto excels at attacking the rim efficiently and possesses strong passing abilities, but their low-frequency three-point shooting and poor offensive spacing present significant limitations. The Raptors will be without Immanuel Quickley due to a foot injury, a key loss in their backcourt depth , while Boston's Nikola Vucevic is listed as questionable for the contest. The total is set at 220.5 points , as these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to clash on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.