The Toronto Raptors visit the Boston Celtics tonight as the 2025 preseason closes out its final week.
This will be Boston’s final preseason game ahead of the start of the regular season next week. The Raptors have one more preseason matchup left — on Friday at home against the Brooklyn Nets.
Boston enters this finale with one confirmed roster move: the Celtics waived rookie forward RJ Luis Jr., who had been acquired in the trade that sent Georges Niang to Utah.
That opens up a two-way slot, leaving Boston evaluating candidates like Ron Harper Jr., Kendall Brown, Wendell Moore Jr., and Jalen Bridges.
Boston also added Chris Boucher on a one-year deal as part of their forward and center depth reshuffle. With Jayson Tatum out for the season, Jaylen Brown has stepped up publicly as the emotional and offensive anchor, asserting confidence that this retooled roster still “got enough” to compete in the East.
On Toronto’s side, roster tinkering has been more additive. The Raptors signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to bolster frontcourt versatility behind Jakob Poeltl.
Meanwhile, undrafted guard Chucky Hepburn has grabbed attention in the preseason — coming off the bench to post 13 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, and 4 steals in 27 minutes against Boston.
That kind of two-way, high-effort play could help him earn a rotation role or a two-way slot this season. The Raptors are still juggling guard depth decisions, with A.J. Lawson likely competing for the final 15th-man spot thanks to his consistency and experience.
How to Watch Raptors vs. Celtics
Tip-off for tonight’s Raptors vs. Celtics game is set for 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central at TD Garden in Boston.
The game airs live nationally on NBA TV and locally on NBC Sports Boston and TSN.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream (Choice plan or above), Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Eastern / 6:30 PM Central
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV: NBA TV, NBC Sports Boston, TSN
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