"Toronto took the last meeting in dramatic fashion, with sophomore Jonathan Mogbo playing the hero, sinking a walk-off buzzer-beater. That was the Raptors' second straight win, decided at the horn-Olivier Sarr hit the game-winner in their prior outing. That shot was particularly special for Sarr, as it came against his younger brother, top draft prospect Alex Sarr. Even in preseason, it's a moment Olivier will likely cherish for years."
"Since opening the preseason with a loss to the Denver Nuggets in Vancouver, the Raptors have rattled off three straight wins and secured at least a .500 preseason record. One more victory would guarantee a 4-2 finish. All eyes will be on veteran center Jakob Poeltl, who has yet to suit up this preseason due to injury and illness. If cleared, this could mark his first minutes of the 2025-26 campaign."
"On the other side, the Celtics are looking to even the preseason series after falling to Toronto last week. The standout for Boston in that game was former Raptor and Montreal native Chris Boucher, who impressed with 19 points and 9 rebounds in 23 minutes. He started the game and could be pushing for a regular-season role, particularly with Boston lacking depth in the frontcourt."
Toronto visits Boston in the penultimate preseason game after winning three straight games, including a walk-off buzzer-beater by Jonathan Mogbo and a prior game-winner from Olivier Sarr against his younger brother Alex Sarr. The Raptors opened the preseason with a loss to the Denver Nuggets and can secure a 4-2 finish with one more victory. Veteran center Jakob Poeltl has not played this preseason due to injury and illness and could make his first 2025-26 minutes if cleared. Boston seeks to even the preseason series and saw Chris Boucher score 19 points and grab nine rebounds.
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