Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum added 23 as the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 115-101, securing their third straight win and strengthening their hold on second place in the Eastern Conference.
Tatum also contributed 13 rebounds and seven assists, while Payton Pritchard’s fourth-quarter surge sealed the game. Toronto’s Ja’Kobe Walter led with 16 points. Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Lakers face a setback with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ruled out due to injuries.
Meanwhile, Stephen Curry is set to return for the Golden State Warriors after a lengthy absence, though he will be on restricted minutes as the team pushes for a play-in spot.