Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics injury report January 9, 2026: Injured and questionable players, where to watch, team stats, and more

The Toronto Raptors visit the Boston Celtics on January 9, 2026, at TD Garden in a key Atlantic Division matchup. Both teams have 23 wins and are separated by only two games in the loss column, making this meeting important for Eastern Conference positioning.

Toronto Raptors come in playing well and looking for a fourth straight win. Boston Celtics are trying to hold serve at home while dealing with several injuries. The teams have split styles: the Raptors rely on defense and ball movement, while the Celtics lean heavily on shooting and scoring depth.

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Injury report shapes the matchup (January 9, 2026)

Toronto Raptors is short-handed. Jakob Poeltl remains out with a back injury. Brandon Ingram is sidelined with a finger and thumb issue from the last game. Scottie Barnes is also unavailable due to a knee injury. With those absences, the Raptors will depend on RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to handle most of the scoring and playmaking.



Boston Celtics are missing Jayson Tatum as he continues to recover from Achilles surgery. Josh Minott is out with an ankle injury, and Chris Boucher is sidelined due to illness. That opens more minutes for Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard, especially in Boston’s perimeter-heavy offense.

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Team records and numbers

Boston enters at 23-13, third in the East. Toronto is 23-15 and fourth. The Celtics are one of the league’s best offensive teams, while the Raptors rank near the top defensively but struggle to score consistently.



Boston leads the league in made three-pointers per game and ranks near the top in attempts. Toronto moves the ball well and defends at a high level but ranks in the bottom third in scoring and outside shooting.

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Recent history

The Boston Celtics have won both meetings this season, taking games on December 7 and December 20. They have won nine of the last ten matchups overall and lead the all-time series 75-43. Toronto has had some success at home in recent years, but winning in Boston has been difficult.

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics How to watch and game outlook (January 9, 2026)

Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET. The game will air on NBC Sports Boston locally, with Sportsnet and TSN carrying it in Canada. Streaming options include NBA League Pass and other major live TV platforms. Radio coverage is available in both markets.

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Boston opens as an 8.5-point favorite with a total of 223.5. The Celtics will look to control the game with shooting and depth. Toronto’s path to an upset depends on limiting open threes and getting strong nights from Quickley and Barrett.


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