Toronto Raptors fans are looking at their matchup with the lowly Detroit Pistons with fearful eyes, it’s easy to forget they have a road matchup against arguably the best team in the league coming down the pipeline before that infamous date with destiny.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are as deep and complete a team as there is in the league, as evidenced by the fact they currently are at the very top of the Eastern Conference. The Raptors will see the two extremes in performance in their back-to-back to end the season.

Christian Koloko Injury Status

Once again, Koloko remains the only player on the Raptors’ injury report. He has now missed one-third of his second season due to his respiratory condition. While he has progressed to on-court work, he is far away from seeing the court.

Jayson Tatum Injury Status

Tatum has officially been deemed a game-time decision due to an ankle injury, which could take an All-NBA performer and elite scorer out of the lineup for Boston. On the second night of a back-to-back, it might behoove Boston it be a bit on the cautious side with his injury.

Raptors injury report

Christian Koloko-OUT-Respiratory condition
Garrett Temple-DOUBTFUL-Ankle

Celtics injury report

Jayson Tatum-GAME TIME DECISION-Ankle
Jaylen Brown-GAME TIME DECISION-Back