Celtics Edge Raptors in a Nail-Biter at TD Garden
The Boston Celtics, with a record of 29-8, secured another victory at the TD Garden against the Toronto Raptors who now stand at 15-23. The final score read 120-118 in favor of the home team, marking a closely contested battle that saw both teams exchange leads seven times and tie four times throughout the game.
The Celtics started strong with an impressive first quarter, outscoring the Raptors by fifteen points. Their offensive efforts were led by their sharpshooting from beyond the arc, converting 44 percent of their three-point attempts into points. The team's efficiency was on display as they shot 49 percent from the field overall and an exceptional 85 percent from the free-throw line.
Boston's bench contributed significantly to their success with 24 points. They also dominated on second-chance opportunities, scoring 21 points off twelve attempts which is a testament to their tenacity on offense. Defensively, they matched Toronto's six blocks and managed to draw fifteen fouls over the course of play.
Rebounding was another area where Boston excelled; they outrebounded Toronto by twelve rebounds with a total count of fifty-nine rebounds including thirteen offensive boards that helped maintain possession and control of the game flow. The Celtics' defense held firm despite being tested by Toronto's fast-paced attack which resulted in fourteen fast-break points for the visitors.
On Toronto's side, despite being behind for most of the game with only seven minutes and thirty-nine seconds spent leading, they kept pace through efficient shooting inside as evidenced by their fifty-seven percent shooting on two-point field goals and forty-eight points scored in paint. Their bench added depth scoring thirty-one points but ultimately fell short against Boston’s robust performance.
As fans look ahead after this nail-biting win for Boston Celtics, attention turns to San Antonio where they will face off against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 31st at 6:00 PM local time (7:00 PM EST). Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds on NBCS-BOS channel number six hundred thirty or BSSW channel number six hundred seventy-six depending upon your location.