Dec 7, 2025
🏀 Game Recap: Celtics 119, Raptors 101
Jayson Tatum lit up Toronto for 37 points as the Celtics controlled the game from start to finish, overpowering the Raptors with elite spacing, crisp ball movement, and relentless defensive pressure. For beginners: Boston was simply the better team wire-to-wire. For die-hard fans: The Celtics’ drive-and-kick rhythm, deep shooting volume, and seamless defensive switching smothered Toronto’s half-court offense and kept them out of transition.
🔥 First Quarter — Tatum Sets the Tone
Tatum opened hot with threes and strong drives.
Celtics locked in defensively, forcing tough Toronto shots.
Raptors stayed close thanks to Scottie Barnes’ early rim pressure.
🔥 Second Quarter — Boston Bench Extends the Lead
Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser hit huge threes.
Celtics’ ball movement carved up the Raptors’ rotations.
Toronto struggled to generate easy looks.
🔥 Third Quarter — Tatum Takes Over
Tatum exploded with step-backs, drives, and transition dunks.
Boston’s switching shut down Toronto’s pick-and-roll.
Lead ballooned as Raptors’ shooting went cold.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Celtics Seal It Smoothly
Raptors made a small push behind RJ Barrett.
But Boston’s depth and execution kept them in full control.
Starters rested as the Celtics closed out a convincing win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Are the Celtics clearly the team to beat in the East, or do you think another contender still matches up better in a playoff series?
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