With the NBA's shortened season ready to tip-off in less than 10 days, the Toronto Raptors' first of two preseason matchups against the division rival Boston Celtics will be a lot more exciting than they should be. Unlike the preseasons of years past, NBA teams don't have the luxury of steadily getting their starters up to speed with the regular season set to start on Christmas day. On Friday, Celtics head coach Doc Rivers told the media that he will let his starters play more minutes than they usual would.
While we can expect to see extended minutes from solidified starters such as Kevin Garnett, Rajon Rondo, Jermaine O'Neal and Ray Allen, it will be interesting to see which Raptors Dwane Casey puts out on the hardwood and how long each of them will play; especially with the team's starting line-up still very much up in the air. Whether or not they win or lose their two preseason games is completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things, but with that being said, these games can go a long way in helping Casey evaluate the players that he has to work with for the length of this cramped season. - http://www.raptorshq.com
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