Celtics vs. Raptors: Free live stream, TV, how to watch (April 7)

The Celtics have already secured second place in the NBA playoffs but have yet to play the final two games of the regular season. But it’s also an opportunity for them to get their depth players some minutes and see what lineups could work in the playoffs. However, the goal for the Celtics is to make sure they go into the postseason healthy and fresh.

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How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors (April 7)

What TV channel is the game on? What time will it start? Friday’s game begins at 7:30 p.m. at TD Garden. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Boston in New England.

Information about the live stream: NBC Sports | noose | fuboTV – If you have cable and live in New England, you can use your login credentials to watch the game through NBC Sports. If you don’t have cable, you can stream the game to smart TVs and streaming devices via Sling and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Further coverage of the Associated Press

Toronto Raptors (40-40, ninth in Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (55-25, runner-up in Eastern Conference)

Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

CONCLUSION: Boston host Toronto and look to continue their five-game winning streak at home.

The Celtics have played 32-18 against Eastern Conference teams. Boston is second in the Eastern Conference and scored 117.9 points while shooting 47.5% from the field.

The Raptors are 25-25 against conference opponents. Toronto is second in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game, led by Jakob Poeltl with an average of 3.3.

The two teams will face off for the fourth time this season. The Celtics defeated the Raptors 97-93 in their last matchup on April 5. Malcolm Brogdon led the Celtics with 29 points and Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 28 points.

HIGH PERFORMER: Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.6 points per game with 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Celtics. Derrick White averaged 15.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in his last 10 games for Boston while averaging 46.4%.

Siakam is averaging 24.3 points per game with 7.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists for the Raptors. Fred VanVleet averaged 19.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in his last 10 games for Toronto while scoring 38.1%.

LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 7-3, averaging 120.3 points, 46.3 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Your opponents averaged 106.6 points per game.

Raptors: 6-4, averaging 113.6 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Your opponents scored an average of 105.8 points.

INJURIES: Celtics: Danilo Gallinari: out (knee), Marcus Smart: out (neck), Al Horford: out (back), Payton Pritchard: out (heel), Jayson Tatum: out (hip).

Raptors: Otto Porter Jr.: Out for the Season (Foot).