It’s an Atlantic Division showdown on Saturday night.
The Celtics defeated the Raptors 121-113 in their first visit to Toronto this season on Dec. 7. The Saturday rematch will be played in Toronto.
The Raptors were in the midst of a four-game losing streak when the teams met for the first time this season, but after a six-day break following their Dec. 9 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup quarterfinal, they have won twice on the road.
The Celtics will conclude a back-to-back on Saturday after a home 129-116 victory over the Heat on Friday to snap a two-game skid.
Derrick White led Boston’s scoring with 33 points, including nine 3-pointers in 14 attempts. He added four blocked shots.
The Celtics’ bench played a big role. Sam Hauser had five 3-pointers, four in the fourth quarter, in a 15-point game. Another reserve, Hugo Gonzalez, contributed 10 points, eight rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot.
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How will the Celtics respond following Friday’s win? Let’s get into the preview:
**When:** Saturday, 7 p.m.
**Where:** Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
**TV, radio:** NBCSB, WROR-FM 105.7
**Line:** Boston -1.5. **O/U:** 224.5.
**CELTICS**
**Season record:** 16-11. **vs. spread:** 15-12. **Over/under:** 13-14
**Last 10 games:** 7-3. **vs. spread:** 8-2. **Over/under:** 6-4
**RAPTORS**
**Season record:** 17-11. **vs. spread:** 12-15, 1 push. **Over/under:** 11-17
**Last 10 games:** 4-6. **vs. spread:** 2-8. **Over/under:** 3-7
**TEAM STATISTICS**
**Points per game:** Boston 116.6, Toronto 115.3
**Points allowed per game:** Boston 111.0, Toronto 112.9
**Field goal percentage:** Boston .472, Toronto .485
**Opponent field goal percentage:** Boston .449, Toronto .464
**3-point percentage:** Boston .366, Toronto .364
**Opponent 3-point percentage:** Boston .372, Toronto .338
**Stat of the day:** Jaylen Brown scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half and added nine rebounds in the Celtics 129-116 win over the Heat on Friday.
**Notes:** The Raptors were without Jakob Poeltl in Milwaukee on Thursday as he continued to deal with a back issue. At Milwaukee, Brandon Ingram had plenty of support. Scottie Barnes added 24 points, 11 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks and reserve Jamal Shead had a season-best 11 assists. ... In their win over Toronto nearly two weeks ago, Brown had 30 points and White scored 27. The Raptors overcame a 23-point deficit to briefly take the lead in the fourth quarter before the Celtics regained control.
Cam Kerry can be reached at [cam.kerry@globe.com](mailto:cam.kerry@globe.com).