Xavier Tillman hit the game-winner with two seconds left in the win, setting the stage for him to be Wednesday night’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.

The Toronto Raptors are taking on the Boston Celtics in their penultimate preseason game on the road. Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of the

The Toronto Raptors saw their three-game pre-season winning streak come to an end on Wednesday, courtesy the Boston Celtics. Celtics forward Xavier Tillman Sr. hit a floater with 1.4 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give Boston a 110-108 win at TD Garden. The loss drops the Raptors to 3-2 in the pre-season.

The Celtics rested Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and Sam Hauser, who all played in Wednesday’s preseason-opening win over the Grizzlies. Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons and Neemias Queta all made their preseason debuts after missing Wednesday’s game.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics NBA game from October 15, 2025 on ESPN.

NBA analysts are mostly down on the Boston Celtics for the coming 2025-26 regular season, and their (lack of an established) big man rotation is a major part of the reason why, with players like Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet now suiting up for other ball clubs.

One of the more intriguing additions to the Celtics roster this offseason came in August. Brad Stevens had been trending younger with his offseason moves, bringing aboard free agent signings like Luka Garza and Josh Minott back in July but that changed in August when 32-year-old Chris Boucher was brought into the fold.