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Celtics Win 5th Straight, Overcoming 22-Point Deficit to Beat Raptors 98-93
Tatum scored 24 points and Boston erased a 22-point deficit as Toronto missed 19 of its final 25 shots.
- On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics overcame a 22-point deficit to defeat the Toronto Raptors 98-93, extending their winning streak to five games. Jayson Tatum led the rally with 24 points, including crucial free throws with 25.2 seconds remaining.
- Early in the game, the Raptors tied a franchise record with 10 three-pointers in the first quarter while building a lead as large as 22 points in the second. Ja'Kobe Walter spearheaded this dominance with 17 points.
- Derrick White and Payton Pritchard provided critical support for Boston, combining for 33 points as the Celtics rallied. Despite shooting 6-for-21, Tatum's eight assists and seven rebounds proved decisive in the comeback.
- The loss dropped the Raptors' record to 5-6, their first time below.500 this season as late-game execution faltered. Toronto now travels to Philadelphia for a Thursday matchup against the 76ers.
- Toronto remains without sidelined stars Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard, complicating their roster depth going forward. The Celtics improved to 4-0 against Atlantic Division opponents and host the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
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Independent EspañolBoston achieved its fifth victory followed by raising 22 points and beating Toronto 98-93, with Tatum as a key figure in the final moments.The Raptors suffered without Leonard and Barnes, falling below .500, while the Celtics dominated the Atlantic Division.
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NBA: Jayson Tatum guides Paul George-less Celtics past Raptors
Jayson Tatum logged 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics overcame a 22-point first-half deficit to earn a 98-93 road victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
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