The Celtics couldn’t go undefeated, but they wrapped up a terrific preseason with a 119-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown look like they’re in regular season form, and the 2nd unit is ready to step up.
What to Know
- Boston finished its preseason with a 4-1 record.
- Gradey Dick (27 points) and Scottie Barnes (26 points) led the way for Raptors.
- Six Celtics scored in double figures, including Jayson Tatum (24 points) and Derrick White (23 points)
- The C's lost by just one point after trailing by 24.
- The Celtics have a week off before their regular-season opener against the Knicks on Oct. 22 at TD Garden.
The Boston Celtics came up just short of a perfect preseason after falling to the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, 119-118.
The finale came down to the wire after Boston trailed by 24 points in the first half. Reserve guard JD Davison put the C's on top with a clutch 3-pointer in the final seconds, but Toronto hit a pair of free throws with 11.1 seconds left to escape with the win.
Boston will return to the court for its regular-season opener next Tuesday vs. the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Before beginning their title defense, the Celtics will celebrate their 2024 championship with a ring ceremony and the raising of their 18th banner into the rafters.
Check out our live blog for a complete recap of Tuesday's entertaining preseason finale.
