BOSTON — After splitting two preseason video games with the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors have been fielded by the upper-class Boston Celtics on Sunday at TD Backyard.
BOSTON — After splitting two preseason video games with the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors have been fielded by the upper-class Boston Celtics on Sunday at TD Backyard.
The Celtics took a 41-20 lead within the first quarter and elevated it to 69-37 at halftime en path to a cushty 115-111 victory over the visiting Raptors.
Drew Peterson led the Celtics with a game-high 23 factors, whereas fourth-grader Lonnie Walker scored 20 and Payton Pritchard had 19 factors and 9 assists.
Gradey Dick led the Raptors with 18 factors, whereas Jamal Shead and Jakob Poeltl every had 14 factors. Poeltl contributed with 13 rebounds.
The Celtics outscored the Raptors 50-45 and led in blocks 5-2, steals 7-6 and turnovers 13-11.
Boston was 18 of 53 from three-point vary, whereas the Raptors have been 10 of 25.
FOLLOWING
The Raptors host the Celtics on Tuesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed October 13, 2024.
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