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Payton Pritchard Scores 27 in Celtics’ Win over Raptors
Payton Pritchard scored 28 points with eight assists as Boston shot 54% and made 14 three-pointers, ending Toronto's three-game winning streak despite their 18 threes.
- On Jan. 9, 2026, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard scored 28 points with eight assists as the Celtics beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 in Boston.
- Playing shorthanded, Toronto missed Jakob Poeltl for his ninth straight game and starters Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes due to sprained injuries.
- Boston's efficient shooting included 14 3-pointers and 54% from the field, while Jaylen Brown added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
- Even with hot perimeter shooting, the Raptors' loss snapped a three-game win streak despite making 18 3-pointers and trailing 68-60 at halftime.
- Late in the fourth, Toronto closed to 108-103 with just over six minutes to play as the Raptors prepare to host Philadelphia on Sunday, while the Celtics host the San Antonio Spurs Saturday night.
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Rare Celtics shooting display powers Boston past shorthanded Raptors
The Celtics lost to an injury-depleted opponent on their home floor Wednesday night. They didn’t let that happen again on Friday. Boston rode one of its best shooting performances of the season to a 125-117 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Payton Pritchard led all scorers with 27 points on 12-of-19 shooting, adding eight assists and five rebounds. Jaylen Brown was less efficient from the field (6-for-15) but went 12-for-13 from the fou…
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