Key Takeaways:
- Jaylen Brown registered 30 points as Boston defeated Toronto 121-113
- The Celtics squandered a 23-point second-half advantage before regaining the lead in the final quarter
- Toronto has now lost three consecutive home games, with their next fixture against New York on Tuesday
Match Analysis
The Boston Celtics overcame a dramatic collapse to edge past the Raptors 121-113, maintaining their winning momentum despite surrendering a 23-point cushion in the second half. Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 points, and Derrick White added 27, netting 14 during the opening quarter.
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— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 7, 2025
Second-Half Momentum Swings
Boston looked comfortable after Payton Pritchard’s three-pointer pushed the score to 87-64, about three and a half minutes into the third period. However, the Raptors responded emphatically, outpacing the Celtics 34-10 over the subsequent ten minutes. Jamal Shead’s layup put Toronto ahead for the first time with 10:39 remaining in regulation.
This was the first instance since last Tuesday’s win over New York that Boston trailed, having led from start to finish in recent victories at Washington (Thursday) and at home against the Lakers (Friday). But, pivotal back-to-back three-pointers from White and Pritchard reversed a three-point deficit into a three-point Celtics advantage midway through the final quarter. Boston did not relinquish the lead thereafter.
Individual and Team Performances
Payton Pritchard concluded with 15 points, while Anfernee Simons contributed 12 as the Celtics secured their fifth consecutive victory and seventh in eight outings. Neemias Queta made his presence felt with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Brandon Ingram matched Brown’s 30-point output for Toronto, and Scottie Barnes posted a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, yet the Raptors suffered their third straight defeat, all coming on home court. Toronto had not previously lost consecutive games at home this season until Friday’s result against Charlotte.
Shooting Statistics and Rebounds
Boston maintained their proficiency from beyond the arc, hitting 20 of 47 attempts, following up their season-best 24 three-pointers made against the Lakers on Friday. Notably, the Celtics converted two fewer three-pointers than the Raptors attempted as Toronto went 9 of 22 from distance.
Boston also dominated in second-chance opportunities, outscoring Toronto 17-4 in that category.
Upcoming Fixtures
Toronto have now dropped five of their past six matches and next welcome New York on Tuesday for an NBA Cup quarter-final clash. Meanwhile, Boston will travel to face Milwaukee on Thursday.
