Published Jan 8, 9:43pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 8, 9:43pm ET
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Updated Jan 8, 9:43pm ET
One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Raptors pick?
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| Boston Celtics | +4.5 (-110) |
| Toronto Raptors | -4.5 (-110) |
Boston's four-game win streak was snapped, courtesy of a 114-110 setback against the Denver Nuggets.
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In a game that featured 26 ties and nine lead changes, the Celtics held a slim three-point advantage through three quarters. But a 14-0 run gave Denver a 101-90 lead midway through the final frame.
Although Boston trimmed the deficit to three points in the waning moments, the late-game surge wasn't enough to prevent the Nuggets from coming away with the "W".
Jaylen Brown guided the offense with 33 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, going 14-for-29 from the field. Derrick White and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points apiece.
After a 106-103 loss to Denver on Dec. 31, the Raptors have responded with three straight wins. Their latest triumph includes a 97-96 victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
Toronto trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter. However, the team pulled off a come-from-behind win thanks to Immanuel Quickley, who hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
RJ Barrett finished with a team-high 28 points and collected seven rebounds. Quickley contributed 21 points and four rebounds for a Toronto squad that shot 41 percent overall and just 21 percent from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have won 13 of the previous 15 meetings in this series, which includes seven consecutive victories against the Raptors at TD Garden. With that in mind, the edge goes to Boston.
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Boston Celtics
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