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Celtics-Raptors recap: C's wrap up 2024 with blowout victory

The Celtics put the finishing touches on a memorable year with an emphatic win at TD Garden.

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Jaylen Brown reacts to the Celtics’ recent struggles and lack of intensity on the defensive end and explains why it will help the team in the long run if they look at it and learn from it with the right perspective.

What to Know

  • Celtics' 125-71 win is their largest of the season and second-biggest in franchise history.
  • Boston has won 10 consecutive matchups vs. Toronto.
  • Payton Pritchard made five 3-pointers for the 15th time this season.
  • C's will return to action Thursday vs. the Timberwolves in Minnesota.

What a way to wrap up 2024.

The Boston Celtics finished off their unforgettable year with a 125-71 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. It's their largest margin of victory of the season and the second-biggest in franchise history. Their 71 points allowed marked their fewest since 2013.

Seven C's players scored in double figures, including Jayson Tatum (23 points) and Payton Pritchard (19 points). Derrick White made his presence felt with 16 points and four blocks.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Tuesday's game:

December 31, 2024 5:15 pm

FINAL: Celtics 125, Raptors 71

December 31, 2024 4:58 pm

Biggest blowout of the season?

December 31, 2024 4:47 pm

End of third quarter

December 31, 2024 4:34 pm

C's asserting their dominance

December 31, 2024 4:27 pm

The Jays finding their groove

December 31, 2024 4:05 pm

Halftime

December 31, 2024 3:50 pm

Best shot-blocking guard in the league

December 31, 2024 3:44 pm

Pritchard on fire from 3

December 31, 2024 3:37 pm

End of first quarter

December 31, 2024 3:27 pm

C's heating up

December 31, 2024 3:21 pm

Both teams start ice-cold

December 31, 2024 2:35 pm

Starting lineups

December 31, 2024 2:23 pm

Mazzulla addresses C's defensive effort

December 31, 2024 1:48 pm

Holiday in, Porzingis out for C's

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