Celtics start fast, hang on to tip Raptors 115-111

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BOSTON – After splitting two pre-season games with the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors were schooled by the upper class Boston Celtics on Sunday on the TD Garden.

The Celtics jumped out to a 41-20 first-quarter lead, and increased it to 69-37 at halftime en path to a snug 115-111 victory over the visiting Raptors.

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Drew Peterson led the Celtics with a game-high 23 points, while Lonnie Walker the Fourth chipped in with 20 and Payton Pritchard had 19 points and nine assists.

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Gradey Dick led the Raptors with 18 points, while Jamal Shead and Jakob Poeltl each had 14 points. Poeltl chipped in with 13 rebounds.

The Celtics outrebounded the Raptors 50-45, and led in blocks 5-2, steals 7-6 and turnovers 13-11.

Boston was 18-for-53 from three-point range, while the Raptors went 10-for-25.

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Raptors host the Celtics on Tuesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2024.

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