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The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 115–101 on April 5 at TD Garden, with Jayson Brown and Jayson Tatum leading the way at 26 and 23 points respectively. Boston's offense clicked at 53.4 percent from the field and 8-for-many from three, generating a 117.3 offensive rating while clamping Toronto to just 100.1 points per 100 possessions. The Celtics' fourth-quarter surge proved decisive, outscoring Toronto 35–24 in the final frame to pull away comfortably. Toronto's J. Walter (16 points) and B. Ingram (15 points) couldn't generate enough firepower, and despite matching Boston's 31 assists and eight three-pointers made, the Raptors shot just 47.6 percent overall and were outrebounded 44–31. The game fell well short of the 221.5 Vegas total, suggesting a defensive-minded affair that favored Boston's depth and execution down the stretch. The result reinforces Boston's playoff positioning while Toronto faces mounting pressure in the standings.
