Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors' losing streak hits 11 games

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates his three-pointer in front of Toronto Raptors' Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston.

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates his three-pointer in front of Toronto Raptors' Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)


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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston's dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71, extending the Raptors' losing streak to 11 games. The Celtics outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the third, using an onslaught of 3-pointers to pull away. Holiday returned after missing three games with a right shoulder injury, finishing with 14 points. Payton Pritchard scored 19, Derrick White had 16 and Hauser finished with 12 points. Jaylen Brown added 12 points and nine rebounds in the win. Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

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