Celtics lengthen successful streak to 6 video games, beat Raptors 111-101

The Celtics improved to 24-6 on the street.

Boston Celtics ahead Jayson Tatum performs the ball in opposition to Toronto Raptors ahead Scottie Barnes in the course of the first half. Thomas Skrlj/The Canadian Press by way of AP

TORONTO (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 24 factors, Derrick White had 22 and the Boston Celtics prolonged their successful streak to 6 video games by beating the Toronto Raptors 111-101 on Tuesday evening.

Payton Pritchard scored 20 factors and Jayson Tatum had 19 factors and 11 assists because the Celtics improved to 24-6 on the street.

RJ Barrett scored 22 factors and Scottie Barnes had 21 however the Raptors misplaced for the seventh time of their previous 9. Gradey Dick scored 12 factors and Immanuel Quickley added 10.

White shot 6 for 11 from 3-point vary, singlehandedly making extra pictures from distance than the whole Raptors crew. Toronto completed 5 for 32 from 3-point vary, its fewest made 3s of the season. The Raptors made six 3-pointers in opposition to Philadelphia on Oct. 25.

The Raptors shot 8 for 8 on 3-pointers within the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over Phoenix however opened Tuesday’s recreation by lacking 11 straight from distance. Ochai Agbaji ended the drought when he related with 9:17 left within the second quarter.

Takeaways

Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis was scratched shortly earlier than tip-off due to a non-COVID sickness. Torrey Craig changed Porzingis within the beginning lineup, his first begin with Boston. The Celtics have been additionally with out Jrue Vacation (relaxation), Al Horford (left large toe) and Luke Kornet (private).

Raptors: Toronto snapped a 10-game dropping streak in opposition to Boston after they final met on Jan. 15 however couldn’t construct on that victory of their newest encounter with the Atlantic leaders.

Key second

Toronto trailed by 17 early within the fourth however minimize the deficit to seven, 102-95, on Jamal Shead’s basket with 4:18 remaining. Tatum scored with 2:42 left, then stole the ball from Dick. White’s sixth 3-pointer restored Boston’s double-digit edge.