Raptors Seek Upset in Celtics Showdown at TD Garden

Game preview

On Sunday, April 5, the Toronto Raptors (42‑34) travel to Boston to face a surging Celtics squad (51‑25). The 3:30 p.m. ET matinee at TD Garden is billed as a de‑facto playoff preview, with Boston holding the league’s second seed and Toronto fighting for a postseason berth.

Key matchups

The spotlight falls on the duel between Toronto’s versatile forward Scottie Barnes and Celtic star Jayson Tatum. Barnes has been the Raptors’ most consistent two‑way player, while Tatum continues to lead a Boston offense that averages over 115 points per game. Boston’s depth, highlighted by rising guard Payton Pritchard and veteran Al Horford, will test the Raptors’ road resilience, a factor that has helped Toronto pull off upsets this season.

Broadcast details

The contest will be aired nationally on ESPN and streamed via the ESPN app, with local coverage on NESN. Fans can also watch through most major cable‑ball providers and the league’s streaming service, NBA League Pass.

A win in Boston could catapult Toronto into the top eight and give the East a preview of a potential first‑round clash. The Celtics, meanwhile, look to solidify their dominance and fine‑tune rotations ahead of the postseason.