November 11 | Toronto, Ontario
Boston 98 – 93 Toronto
The Toronto Raptors came up short against the Boston Celtics, falling 98–93 in a hard-fought NBA matchup on Wednesday night.
Toronto kept the contest competitive, but Boston made the important plays down the stretch to secure the five-point victory.
Game Breakdown
Toronto delivered an outstanding opening quarter, scoring 38 points and building an early advantage.
Ja’Kobe Walter caught fire from three-point range, while the Raptors moved the ball effectively and attacked Boston’s defence.
The Raptors extended their lead to 22 points at 59–37 in the second quarter.
However, Boston responded with a devastating 16–0 run to get back into the contest.
The Celtics continued chipping away in the third quarter, eventually taking their first lead.
Toronto struggled to regain its early offensive rhythm.
The fourth quarter proved costly. Boston outscored Toronto 23–13, taking control in the closing minutes.
With the Raptors leading 93–90 late, Boston scored the final eight points to complete the comeback.
Toronto Raptors Player Highlights
Ja’Kobe Walter 17 3 1
Allen Graves 13 5 0
RJ Barrett 12 8 7
Jamal Shead 3 3 6
Immanuel Quickley 11 4 4
Jonathan Battle 12 2 0
A. Martin 12 1
Boston’s leading performers
Jayson Tatum: 24 points, 7 rebounds,
8 assists.
Derrick White: 19 points, 7 assists.
Payton Pritchard: 14 points.
Neemias Queta: 11 points, 13 rebounds
Injury Report
Scottie Barnes missed his third consecutive game with a left groin injury.
Kawhi Leonard remained sidelined with a left knee injury.
Immanuel Quickley returned after missing two games with a hamstring issue.
What’s Next
The Raptors travel to Philadelphia to face the 76ers on Thursday, November 12, looking to bounce back and get back into the win column.
Toronto had the opportunity to deliver an important home victory but couldn’t maintain its 22-point advantage.
The offensive struggles in the final three quarters and Boston’s late-game execution proved decisive.
The Raptors must learn to close out games, protect leads and maintain their offensive intensity for all four quarters.
Final Record: Toronto 5–6.
