Frederik
Boston Celtics beat the Raptors 105-96.
The Celtics continue to impress this season.
On Monday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors for the 8th consecutive game with a score of 105-96, bringing their season record to 31-9. They remain undefeated at home with a 19-0 record, and with yesterday's victory on the road, their away record stands at 12-9. The Celtics are currently the best-performing team in the NBA and are considered favorites to clinch this year's title. It's safe to say that they are living up to their favorite status so far.
Jayson Tatum is currently the player with the most points per game for the Celtics, and yesterday he delivered 19 points and 14 rebounds—slightly below his season average in points but a valuable contribution in the rebounding department.
Most points per game for Boston Celtics:
◉ Jayson Tatum (27.1)
◉ Jaylen Brown (23.4)
◉ Kristaps Porzingis (19.1)
◉ Derrick White (15.9)
Most rebounds for Boston Celtics:
◉ Jayson Tatum (8.5)
◉ Al Horford (6.9)
◉ Kristaps Porzingis (6.8)
◉ Jrue Holiday (6.4)
The Boston Celtics have now won the last two games, and their next challenge is at home in Boston, where they will face the Spurs. In this matchup, they are once again heavy favorites, and with a 19-0 record at home, it seems unlikely that they won't extend this streak to 20-0.