Raptors in-season tournament schedule released

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will open the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto is in East Group C with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic.

The Raptors begin the tournament at home against the Celtics on Nov. 17 followed by a road game against the Magic on Nov. 21.

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Toronto will then host the Bulls on Nov. 24 and conclude group play on Nov. 28 on the road against the Nets.

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Eight teams advance to knockout round: one first-place team from each of the six groups and a wild-card team from each conference.

The tournament ends in Las Vegas with the semifinals on Dec. 7 and championship game on Dec. 9 at T-Mobile Arena.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2023.