Published Apr 5, 2:00am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 5, 2:00am ET
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Updated Apr 5, 2:00am ET
One of the games on Sunday'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 | -9.5 (-110) |
| Toronto Raptors | +9.5 (-110) |
After suffering a 10-point loss to the Hawks, Boston has responded with two straight blowout wins. Its latest triumph was a 133-101 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The Celtics took control early. They converted eight of their first nine 3-point attempts, producing an insurmountable 75-55 lead at the break.
Jaylen Brown led six double-digit scorers with 26 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Jayson Tatum was just one assist shy of a triple-double, as he finished with 23 points, 11 boards, and nine dimes for a Celtics squad that shot 56 percent overall and 46 percent from deep.
Following back-to-back losses to Detroit and Sacramento, the Raptors responded with a resounding 128-96 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
This one was close early, with Toronto leading by five points after the first 12 minutes. But a 13-4 run to close the first half gave the Raptors an 18-point advantage at the break, and they increased the lead to 33 points in the final frame.
Six players reached double figures for Toronto. RJ Barrett pumped in 25 points, connecting on four of his six attempts from 3-point range. Collin Murray-Boyles led the second unit with 19 points and four rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cs have won 14 of the previous 15 meetings in this series, and they are 33-15 against Eastern Conference opponents this season. The edge goes to Boston in this Eastern Conference matchup.
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Boston Celtics
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