Celtics' Injury Concerns Loom Before Raptors Game

The Boston Celtics face uncertainty as they prepare to play the Toronto Raptors, with key players Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis listed as questionable due to injuries. Holiday, who has a right shoulder impingement, and Porzingis, recovering from a left ankle sprain, have both missed recent games, impacting the Celtics' rotation (Article 1, 2, 3, 4). Despite these setbacks, the Celtics, holding a 23-9 record, aim to end 2024 on a high note against the struggling Raptors, who are currently on a 10-game losing streak (Article 3, 4). The Raptors will be missing leading scorer RJ Barrett due to illness, adding to their challenges (Article 2, 5). Other Raptors, including Davion Mitchell and Gradey Dick, are also questionable, while Scottie Barnes continues to play through multiple injuries (Article 5). The game, scheduled for Dec. 31 at TD Garden, will be crucial for the Celtics as they seek to regain their form after recent struggles (Article 3, 4).