TODAY: CELTICS AT RAPTORS

By: Greg Payne

The Boston Celtics (4-1) visit the Toronto Raptors (2-4) at 3:00pm today, marking the second consecutive preseason meeting between the two teams. The Celtics bested the Raptors, 106-90 on Wednesday in Hartford, Connecticut. Tune into Comcast SportsNet or 850 AM WEEI for full coverage.

KEEP IT IN MIND: The Raptors have allowed at least 90 points in five of their first six preseason games. In three of those games, Toronto allowed over 100 points.

WHO'S HOT: For the Celtics, Kevin Garnett scored a preseason high 16 points on 8-13 shooting against Toronto on Wednesday.

WHO'S NOT: For the Celtics, Ray Allen scored just eight points on 1-7 shooting on Wednesday.

KEY MATCHUP: Kevin Garnett vs. Chris Bosh

SKINNY: After leading by five at halftime on Wednesday, the Celtics opened things up in the third period by scoring 32 points, while hitting eight straight baskets at one point. If such execution can be replicated in the first half today, the Celtics should have no trouble finishing off Toronto once again. Look for Boston to utilize its physical style of play to disrupt Toronto's finesse game.