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Celtics-Raptors recap: Tatum buzzer-beater in OT lifts C's to win

This matchup is the first of four games between the Celtics and Raptors this season.

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Check out full game highlights from the Celtics’ 126-123 OT win over the Toronto Raptors

What to Know

  • Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater gave the Celtics their second OT win of the season.
  • The Celtics improve to 11-3, good for second place in the Eastern Conference.
  • Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points. He played great defense all game, too.
  • Raptors center Jakob Poeltl scored a career-high 35 points. RJ Barrett tallied his first career triple-double with 25 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds. Toronto had 72 points in the paint.
  • The Celtics will be back in action Tuesday against the 14-0 Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Cup.

It wasn't easy, but the Boston Celtics emerged victorious Saturday night thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-point shot by Jayson Tatum.

Tatum's heroics gave the Celtics a 126-123 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. The Celtics now have a 11-3 record in second place in the Eastern Conference.

The Raptors played really hard with a shorthanded roster on the second night of a back-to-back. Jakob Poeltl scored a career-high 35 points and RJ Barrett tallied his first career-triple double, but it wasn't enough for Toronto. The Raptors sit at the bottom of the NBA standings with a 2-12 record.

Check out our Celtics-Raptors live blog below for a recap of the game.

November 16, 2024 10:32 pm

Jakob Poeltl career high

November 16, 2024 10:28 pm

Headed to overtime

November 16, 2024 10:22 pm

Set for a fantastic finish

November 16, 2024 10:14 pm

RJ Barrett on triple-double watch

November 16, 2024 9:55 pm

End of third quarter: Celtics lead 86-85

November 16, 2024 9:42 pm

Pritchard providing a spark

November 16, 2024 9:31 pm

Raptors red-hot to start third quarter

November 16, 2024 9:26 pm

Third quarter underway

November 16, 2024 9:15 pm

Halftime: Celtics lead 56-54

November 16, 2024 9:07 pm

Neemias Queta throws down put-back dunk

November 16, 2024 9:01 pm

Raptors take the lead

November 16, 2024 8:42 pm

End of first quarter: Celtics lead 28-26

November 16, 2024 8:19 pm

Great start for the Celtics

November 16, 2024 8:12 pm

We're underway!

November 16, 2024 8:02 pm

Starting lineups

November 16, 2024 7:16 pm

Jrue Holiday (knee) downgraded to out

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