Celtics' Early Surge Stalls as Raptors Roar Back in Toronto

The Boston Celtics faced off against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, resulting in a narrow 107-105 defeat for the C's. This game brought their pre-season record to 0-1, while the Raptors improved to 1-0.

First Quarter

The Celtics started strong, establishing a commanding lead with a 27-point first quarter. Their defense was particularly effective, holding the Raptors to just 19 points. Chris Boucher led the charge for Boston with his impressive field goal percentage of 70 percent.

Second Quarter

Boston continued their momentum into the second quarter, adding another 36 points to their tally. Payton Pritchard contributed significantly with his sharp shooting and three assists. The Green Machine's offensive efficiency was evident as they maintained a high shooting percentage from both two-point and three-point ranges.

Third Quarter

However, things began to shift in favor of Toronto during the third quarter. The North came alive with an aggressive offense that netted them 35 points compared to Boston's 24. Despite this surge from Jurassic Park, Anfernee Simons kept Boston competitive by scoring crucial baskets and maintaining pressure on Toronto's defense.

Fourth Quarter

In a dramatic final period, the Raptors capitalized on turnovers and fast breaks to outscore Boston by 12 points. The Celtics struggled to maintain their earlier defensive prowess as Toronto's bench players made significant contributions to secure victory for their team.

Despite this setback for Boston fans looking forward to more victories this season, there were several standout performances worth noting from this matchup between these two teams: Chris Boucher’s all-around play and Payton Pritchard’s leadership on court were among key highlights of what proved an intense contest overall - one that will surely be remembered when discussing future games involving either side!

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