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Celtics use 43-point second quarter to propel past Raptors

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December 7, 2025

Jaylen Brown of Celtics drives past Raptors defender

Dec 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles past Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics entered Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors on a four-game winning streak. They were looking to push it to five against Toronto.

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The Raptors, on the other hand, were looking to snap a two-game losing skid. Boston came out strong scoring 34 in the first quarter, but it was the second quarter that put real separation between them and the Raptors.

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Boston dropped 43 points in the second quarter, taking a 77-59 lead into halftime. This was good for Boston, as Toronto played much better in the second half, including taking a three-point lead with 8:14 remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Celtics would take control of the game and hold off the Raptors, winning 121-113. Jaylen Brown finished with 30 points, eight rebounds, and five assists to lead Boston to their fifth straight victory.

About the Author Published Dec 7, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1