Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics - News - December 31, 2024

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Jamison Battle - Three-point threat for TorontoBattle posted nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 125-71 loss to the Celtics.

ImpactBattle continues to be a consistent threat for the Raptors from beyond the arc. The undrafted rookie forward is shooting an impressive 43.1 percent from deep this season on 3.4 attempts per game, making him a valuable asset off the bench.

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Al Horford - Rough outing in winHorford produced zero points (0-7 FG, 0-6 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 125-71 win over the Raptors.

ImpactHorford couldn't get anything going in the scoring department against the lowly Raptors. The veteran center has struggled to make an impact offensively in two straight games, scoring only five points combined while going 2-for-19 from the field and 1-for-16 from beyond the arc.

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Ja'Kobe Walter - Dealing with sprained fingerWalter is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets with a finger sprain on his left hand, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

ImpactWalter joins Immanuel Quickley (elbow), Gradey Dick (hamstring) and RJ Barrett (illness) as one of four Raptors listed questionable for the second half of a back-to-back set. The rookie played 22 minutes and finished with three points (1-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in Tuesday's 125-71 loss to the Celtics, but if Walter is available Wednesday, he could be in line for a reduction in playing time in the event two or three of Quickley, Dick and Barrett also get the green light to play.

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Here are 10 story lines to watch for the Celtics in the new year - The Boston GlobeThe Celtics have been remarkably healthy during their recent playoff runs. But that will likely need to continue if this team hopes to repea...

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Payton Pritchard - Drains five more threes TuesdayPritchard posted 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and three steals over 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 125-71 victory over the Raptors.

ImpactThe fifth-year guard has caught fire to close out 2024. Pritchard has scored at least 18 points in three straight games, averaging 19.3 points, 6.0 boards, 5.7 assists, 4.7 threes and 1.3 steals in 27.7 minutes a contest while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and a blistering 53.8 percent (14-for-26) from beyond the arc, and he should continue to be productive as the Celtics' top scoring threat on the second unit.

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Jayson Tatum - Pops for game-high 23 in routTatum provided a game-high 23 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-11 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 125-71 victory over the Raptors.

ImpactThe 26-year-old forward likely would have posted bigger numbers has the Celtics not blown the game open with a 45-18 surge in the third quarter. Tatum has topped 20 points in seven straight appearances, averaging 28.7 points, 11.7 boards, 4.7 assists, 4.0 threes and 1.4 steals over that stretch while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor.

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