2024-01-16 03:38:02
TORONTO (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White each scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight game with Toronto, beating the Raptors 105-96 on Monday night. .
Kristaps Porzingis scored 15 points and Al Horford had 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Celtics completed a four-game sweep of their Atlantic Division rivals.
RJ Barrett scored 24 points and Immanuel Quickley had 21 in the Raptors’ fourth straight loss. Pascal Siakam contributed 17 units and Scottie Barnes 10 and 13 rebounds.
Boston forward Jaylen Brown did not play due to hyperextension of his right knee. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Brown is dealing with the pain, but the injury is not considered serious.
The Raptors were without point guard Gary Trent Jr., who was absent due to illness. Jontay Porter made his first start for Toronto in place of injured center Jakob Poeltl, who sat out his fourth straight game with a sprained left ankle.
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