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Raptors vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 7

Preview the Dec. 7 matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

13 HOURS AGO • Data Skrive

Celtics play the Raptors, seek 5th straight win

Boston seeks to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Toronto

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jonathan Mogbo - Another garbage-time appearance Mogbo amassed two points (1-1 FG) over four minutes during Friday's 111-86 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Mogbo suited up for just the third time in the past 13 games, continuing to serve as nothing more than a depth piece, typically dusted off during garbage time. Through 10 appearances this season, Mogbo has scored a total of 10 points. Some simple math would tell you that he is averaging 1.0 points per game, which is less than ideal when it comes to potential fantasy value.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Temple - Taken off shelf Friday Temple finished with zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and two steals in seven minutes during Friday's 111-86 loss to Charlotte.

Impact For those who are wondering, yes, Temple is still part of the Raptors' roster. In what was one of the team's worst performances of the season, Temple moved into the rotation for just the fourth time, with all four appearances coming during garbage time. Clearly, there are zero fantasy implications here.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gradey Dick - Another limp performance Friday Dick notched four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 111-86 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Dick continues to be used sparingly, resulting in poor production across the board. He has scored double digits only six times thus far this season, averaging 6.8 points and 1.0 three-pointers in 16.4 minutes per contest. At this stage, he would need a lot of luck to force his way into a sizeable role.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kon Knueppel hits 5 3-pointers, scores 21 points to lead Hornets past Raptors, 111-86

Kon Knueppel hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 111-86 on Friday night to end a two-game losing streak

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Immanuel Quickley - Leads Toronto in loss Quickley finished Friday's 111-86 loss to the Hornets with 31 points (11-22 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact Quickley put up a season-high 22 field-goal attempts en route to a game- and season-best 31 points. He was one of very few bright spots for the club, as Scottie Barnes (13 points) was the only other Raptor to score in double figures. Quickley has posted at least 22 points in three of Toronto's last five outings, averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 34.0 minutes per game during that span.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamison Battle - Won't return Friday Battle has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's game against Charlotte due to a left ankle sprain, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Battle will finish the contest with three points (1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes. Although there's only a handful of minutes remaining in the contest, his absence could open up more minutes for Gradey Dick or Garrett Temple. Battle's next chance to play will come Sunday against Boston.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sandro Mamukelashvili - Headed to bench Mamukelashvili will return to the bench for Friday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Mamukelashvili will return to a reserve role with Jakob Poeltl back in the first unit, but Mamukelashvili can still be considered a deep league streaming option with a favorable matchup against Charlotte. As a member of the second unit this season, Mamukelashvili owns averages of 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per contest.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James serves painful reminder of who he's always been to Raptors fans LeBron reminds everyone why he’s unstoppable against the Raptors with another clutch victory

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Jonathan Mogbo - Brought back to NBA The Raptors recalled Mogbo from the G League on Friday, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.

Impact Mogbo was sent down to play in a G League game Friday morning, but he'll be back with the NBA club for the team's matchup with Charlotte on Friday night. With the Raptors' frontcourt close to full health, Mogbo may not crack the rotation.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Ingram - Records season high in assists Ingram registered 20 points (10-23 FG, 0-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, seven assists and one block in 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Ingram has topped 20 points in five of the past six games on massive shot volume. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 23.3 points on 21.7 field goal attempts during those six games, but has struggled from downtown, shooting at just a 29.4 percent clip. While the efficiency hasn't been there, Ingram remains the Raptors' top scoring option and a reliable playmaker on the wing.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raptors star Scottie Barnes reacts to LeBron James' historic streak coming to an end The Toronto Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 123-120 at home, and a Rui Hachimura game-winning buzzer-beater was not even the story of...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Ochai Agbaji - No-go Friday Agbaji (personal) won't play in Friday's game against the Hornets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Agbaji will miss a second straight game due to personal reasons. The 25-year-old wing's absence could mean a few extra minutes for Jamison Battle, Gradey Dick or Ja'Kobe Walter. Agbaji's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Celtics.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Poeltl - Not on injury report Poeltl (back/rest) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Poeltl will return to action after resting during Thursday's loss to the Lakers. Over his last 10 appearances, Poeltl has averaged 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett - Remains out indefinitely Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Barrett hasn't played since Nov. 23 and is due for re-evaluation any day now. However, until the Raptors release more info, Barrett can be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Celtics. In Barrett's absence, Ja'Kobe Walter has secured a spot in the starting lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Murray-Boyles - Fares well in limited run Murray-Boyles had 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Considering he saw just 16 minutes, this was quite the line from the rookie. His fantasy production has left a lot to be desired for the most part, though that's mainly due to low minutes. Through 18 games, he's averaging 7.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.7 steals in 18.0 minutes per night.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobe Walter - Drops 17 points in loss Walter had 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Thursday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Walter made his fifth start of the campaign Thursday, and that's a role he's struggled with previously -- he's produced averages of 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in that sample size. While Thursday's line was encouraging, Walter's fantasy production has been a bit too volatile at times, so managers would like to see more consistency.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James gives postgame reaction to the end of his NBA scoring streak LeBron James has had countless remarkable feats in his illustrious NBA career to date. One of these feats was his streak of 1,297 consecutiv...

1 DAY AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Raptors vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 5

Preview the Dec. 5 matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

1 DAY AGO • Data Skrive