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UPDATE: Raptors And Celtics Injury Reports

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics have announced their injury reports.

UPDATE: Gary Trent Jr. has been ruled out, while Precious Achiuwa is available. 

On Saturday evening, the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics will face off in Massachusetts. 

For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports. 

The Raptors have ruled out Markquis Nowell, Christian Koloko, Ron Harper Jr. and Javon Freeman-Liberty. 

Precious Achiuwa is questionable, while Gary Trent Jr. is doubtful. 

Meanwhile, the Celtics have ruled out JD Davison, Jordan Walsh, Nathan Knight and Neemias Queta. 

NBA's official injury report 

NBA's official injury report 

The Raptors come into the matchup with a 4-4 record in their first eight games and are in the middle of a two-game winning streak.

Most recently, they defeated the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 127-116 (on Wednesday evening).  

Pascal Siakam led the team with 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes of playing time. 

Following the Celtics, the Raptors will play their next game against Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards (at home) on Monday.

As for the Celtics, they are 6-2 in their first eight games and most recently defeated the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 121-107. 

Jaylen Brown led the team with 28 points, three rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes of playing time.

Following the Raptors, the Celtics will play their next game against the New York Knicks (at home) on Monday evening.  

Last season, the Raptors were the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference and lost to the Chicago Bulls in their first play-in tournament game. 

The Celtics were the second seed in the east and lost to the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Conference Finals.

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