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Quickley, Murray-Boyles back in Raptors lineup vs. Celtics; Barnes, Leonard still out
Immanuel Quickley and Collin Murray-Boyles return after brief absences, while All-Stars Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard remain sidelined for Toronto.
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley and forward Collin Murray-Boyles return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Boston Celtics after missing recent contests.
While these two return, the Raptors remain without All-stars Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard; Barnes misses his third game with a groin injury, and Leonard his ninth consecutive absence due to left knee swelling.
Monday's 118-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies left Toronto looking to rebound, as the team recorded its second lowest scoring output of the season without its star duo.
Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic must craft a starting lineup to challenge the 9-2 Celtics, who arrive with momentum after defeating LeBron James and Philadelphia yesterday.
Both teams rank among the NBA's top five in offensive rebounds, suggesting tonight's outcome will depend on which side better capitalizes on extra opportunities and limits costly errors.