Celtics Topple Raptors, 121-102
The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors, 121-102, at TD Garden on Friday night.

Both teams came into the night with their postseason position essentially locked in. However, only one, the Raptors (40-41) played with the lack of urgency that would potentially accompany that circumstance, as the Celtics (56-25) already owned a 34-16 lead through one. Boston scored another 34 points prior to halftime to take a 28-point advantage into intermission. Toronto played like a more interested team in the second half, but the hosts still won going away.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 19 points, adding three rebounds, two assists and four steals. Precious Achiuwa furnished 16 points, seven boards and one steal. Fred VanVleet delivered 12 points, eight assists and two steals. Dalano Blanton registered 10 points and two rebounds.

Sam Hauser paced the Celtics with 26 points, complementing them with five rebounds and two assists. Payton Pritchard supplied 22 points, five assists and four boards. Jayson Tatum registered 21 points. four assists and three rebounds. Derrick White generated a 12-point, 10-assist double-double that included six rebounds and one steal. Mike Muscala and Al Horford posted 11 points apiece while compiling seven and five rebounds, respectively. Horford added three assists and three blocks.

The Raptors wrap up the regular season Sunday afternoon against the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Celtics remain home and host the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon.
Posted on: 4/7/2023 7:38 PM
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