What happened: The Boston Celtics ruled out Paul George for Wednesday's road game against the Toronto Raptors due to an illness. The designation sidelines him following Tuesday's 123-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Why it matters: Boston enters the matchup atop the Eastern Conference at 9-2 and on a four-game winning streak. George has served as a primary scoring option since arriving in the swap for Jaylen Brown, leaving the Celtics rotation thinner on the wing in Toronto.
By the numbers: George has recorded 22.0 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 3.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. Boston holds a 9-2 record through 11 games in 2026-27.
What to watch: The Celtics tip off against the Raptors at 7:00 p.m. ET in Toronto.