Jayson Tatum hits late free throws as Celtics rally past Raptors 98-93 for fifth straight win
Jayson Tatum sealed the victory for the Boston Celtics with a pair of free throws as time expired, as the team bounced back from a 22-point deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 on Wednesday night. The win extended the Celtics' winning streak to five games. Tatum contributed 24 points, Derrick White added 19 points, and Payton Pritchard chipped in 14 points for Boston.
Neemias Queta contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Celtics, who improved to 4-0 against Atlantic Division opponents. Paul George sat out for the Celtics due to illness, but returned with 36 points in their previous game against Philadelphia.
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