Toronto Raptors 93-98 Boston Celtics: Tatum seals comeback
Jayson Tatum's late free throws completed Boston Celtics' recovery from 22 points down to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 at Scotiabank Arena.
Celtics complete comeback in Toronto
The Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 at Scotiabank Arena in the NBA, recovering from a 22-point deficit to take the win. Jayson Tatum settled it at the line, making the tying and go-ahead free throws with 25.2 seconds remaining.
The result extended the Celtics' winning streak to five. Toronto had the upper hand early but could not hold on as Boston won each of the last three quarters.
Key moments
The Raptors made a fast start, taking the first quarter 38-29. Boston edged the second quarter 25-23 and the third 21-19 to chip away at the gap.
The decisive swing came in the fourth quarter, which the Celtics won 23-13. With the game in the balance, Tatum's free throws with 25.2 seconds left put Boston in front for good.
The numbers
Jayson Tatum was the standout performer with 24 points and 8 assists, while Neemias Queta controlled the glass for Boston with 13 rebounds.
For Toronto, Ja'Kobe Walter top-scored with 17 points. Jakob Poeltl pulled down 9 rebounds and RJ Barrett provided 7 assists.
What it means
The win moves the Boston Celtics to 10-2, second of 30 teams. They have now won five in a row.
The Toronto Raptors drop to 5-6 and sit 17th of 30. A game that started so well for them ended with a fifth-quarter-style collapse in the final period that will sting.
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