Celtics rally past Raptors 98-93 after overcoming 22‑point deficit
Boston erased a 22‑point gap to beat Toronto 98-93, extending its winning streak to five games.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds.
- Celtics erased a 22‑point deficit in the third quarter.
- Tatum hit tying and go‑ahead free throws with 25.2 seconds left.
- Victory extended Boston’s streak to five games.
- Raptors fell to a 5‑6 record.
On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 98-93 at Scotiabank Arena.
Jayson Tatum recorded 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for Boston.
The Celtics erased a 22‑point deficit, with the game turning in the middle of the third quarter, according to head coach Joe Mazzulla.
Tatum made the tying and go‑ahead free throws with 25.2 seconds remaining.
The victory extended Boston’s winning streak to five games, while the Raptors fell to a 5‑6 record.
Your questions, answered
How did the Celtics overcome the deficit against the Raptors?
They erased a 22‑point gap in the middle of the third quarter, with Jayson Tatum hitting key free throws late in the game.
What was the final score of the Celtics vs. Raptors game?
The Celtics won 98-93.
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