Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors will face off again tonight at 6:30 PM (ET) at HP Fieldhouse in Orlando for Game 6of the 2020 NBA playoffs. This will be one of the most exciting playoff matchups of the season as the defending champions are once again against the ropes.
The Celtics have the defending champions against the ropes. The Raptors fought their way back to the series with back-to-back wins but were exposed again by Boston’s defense in Game 5.
Now, Nick Nurse’s side faces a win-or-go-home situation but they’ll need a bigger offensive contribution from Pascal Siakam and Marc Gasol, who have been massive no-shows for most of the series.
Head-To-Head:Boston Celtics vsToronto Raptors
The Boston Celtics seem to have the Toronto Raptors’ number, as they took 3 out of 4 in the regular season. Now, they’re up 3-2 in their all-time series in the NBA playoffs, as they had never clashed in this stage before.
Match Information:Boston Celtics vsToronto Raptors
Date:Wednesday, Sep. 9
Time:6:30p.m. ET
Location:HP Fieldhouse, Orlando
Injuries
Boston Celtics
Gordon Hayward:Ankle, Out indefinitely
Javonte Green:Knee, Out for the season
Toronto Raptors
Oshae Brissett:Knee, Out for the season
Patrick McCaw:Knee, Out for the season
Boston Celtics vsToronto Raptors: Odds And Predictions
It seems like oddsmakers are expecting the Boston Celtics to close the series out, as they enter the game as 3-point favorites. They’re also expecting another race to 100 points, as you can tell by the game total projected at 210.5 points.
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Handicap | Celtics -3 | Celtics -2.5 |
| Game Total | o/u 210.5 | o/u 210.0 |
* Odds via DraftKings & FanDuel
How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Boston Celtics Vs Toronto RaptorsGame 5?
Game 6: Wednesday, Sep 9, 6:30PM (ET) Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors: ESPN, ESPN APP, 1050 Toronto,98.5 The Sports Hub,and NBA League Pass.
