Celtics beat Raptors 115-101 in potential first-round preview
: Despite shooting just 29% from beyond the arc, Boston dominated the interior, out-rebounding Toronto 44-31 and scoring 76 points in the paint.
: Celtics center Nikola Vucevic returned to action after missing a month due to finger surgery, contributing 4 points in 13 minutes. [R2G3]Toronto Raptors Vs Boston Celtics
: Recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds , while also contributing 7 assists and 3 steals.
The game was a tight contest early on, with the teams tied at 26 after the first quarter. Boston began to pull away in the second quarter, outscoring Toronto 28-20 to take an eight-point lead into halftime. Despite a 31-point third-quarter surge from the Raptors to cut the deficit to just three, the Celtics responded with a decisive 35-24 fourth quarter to secure the victory. Key Performers The game was a tight contest early on,
The defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday, April 5, 2026 , behind strong performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown . Sun, Apr 5 Celtics won! Game Summary
: Entering the final frame up by only three, Payton Pritchard (17 points) hit a three-pointer 18 seconds into the quarter to ignite a 16-6 "game-breaking" run. Key Performers The defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-101
: Led all scorers with 26 points , including 11-of-20 shooting from the field, and added 6 rebounds.