Celtics vs. Raptors: Free live stream, TV, how to watch (April 7)

The Celtics have already clinched the No. 2 seed in the NBA Playoffs, but they still have to play the final two games of the regular season. But it’s also an opportunity for them to get their depth players some minutes and see what lineups could work come the playoffs. The goal for the Celtics, though, is to make sure they’re healthy and fresh going into the postseason.

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How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors (April 7)

What TV channel is the game on? What time will it start? Friday’s game will start at 7:30 p.m. from TD Garden. The game will air on TV via NBC Sports Boston in New England.

Live stream info: NBC Sports | Sling | fuboTV – If you have cable and live in New England, you can use your login credentials to watch the game via NBC Sports. If you don’t have cable, you can stream the game on smart TVs and streaming devices via Sling and fuboTV, which has a free trial.

More coverage via the Associated Press

Toronto Raptors (40-40, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (55-25, second in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts Toronto trying to prolong its five-game home winning streak.

The Celtics have gone 32-18 against Eastern Conference teams. Boston is second in the Eastern Conference scoring 117.9 points while shooting 47.5% from the field.

The Raptors are 25-25 against conference opponents. Toronto ranks second in the league with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Jakob Poeltl averaging 3.3.

The two teams square off for the fourth time this season. The Celtics defeated the Raptors 97-93 in their last matchup on April 5. Malcolm Brogdon led the Celtics with 29 points, and Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 28 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jaylen Brown is scoring 26.6 points per game with 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Celtics. Derrick White is averaging 15.9 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 46.4% over the last 10 games for Boston.

Siakam is scoring 24.3 points per game with 7.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists for the Raptors. Fred VanVleet is averaging 19.9 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 38.1% over the past 10 games for Toronto.

LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 7-3, averaging 120.3 points, 46.3 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points per game.

Raptors: 6-4, averaging 113.6 points, 44.2 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 9.8 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.8 points.

INJURIES: Celtics: Danilo Gallinari: out (knee), Marcus Smart: out (neck), Al Horford: out (back), Payton Pritchard: out (heel), Jayson Tatum: out (hip).

Raptors: Otto Porter Jr.: out for season (foot).