The Celtics look to follow up their 121-103 win vs. the Griz with another while getting a look at how this team does vs. a more seasoned Raps squad.

With the Toronto Blue Jays in the middle of a captivating playoff run and the Toronto Maple Leafs starting a new season with a victory over the rival Montreal Canadiens, an NBA Preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics probably wasn’t top of mind for many people.

Boston Celtics suffered a preseason loss to the Toronto Raptors, squandering a significant lead due to a second-half collapse. The team's depth and ball-handling were exposed without key players, highlighting areas for improvement in defense and offense.

One of the more intriguing additions to the Celtics roster this offseason came in August. Brad Stevens had been trending younger with his offseason moves, bringing aboard free agent signings like Luka Garza and Josh Minott back in July but that changed in August when 32-year-old Chris Boucher was brought into the fold.

Boston suddenly looked like a high school team that couldn’t break the press. Rhoden robbed Scheierman in the paint and scored a bucket. Then, Jonathan Mogbo and Rhoden trapped Amari Williams in the backcourt and this led to a triple by David Roddy.

Boston Celtics, a dominant force, are heavily favored against the rebuilding Toronto Raptors in their October 10, 2025 preseason clash. With a strong

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Mazzulla emphasized his job now is to "understand our offensive system— shoot the ball when he's open, drive ... when he's not, make the right play."

Two of those new guys, Chris Boucher and Hugo Gonzalez, are trending in the right direction. On Friday night, Boucher put up 19 points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes of preseason action against the Toronto Raptors. Boucher has started twice in a row at power forward and has a chance at that job.