Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla kept his rotation tight despite the absences of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday to injury.
The Celtics downgraded Kristaps Porzingis minutes before tipoff in Toronto and started a surprise replacement in his spot.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works toward the basket as Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP
Despite Wednesday's loss to the Pistons, Boston has been red hot lately. Better rebounding and big frontcourt minutes have helped the cause.
On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics opened up their back-to-back set with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Heading into the game, the Celtics missed a ha
The short-handed Celtics still had plenty of firepower to beat the Raptors on Tuesday, claiming a 111-101 victory.
Queta (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.