[r2g3]toronto Raptors: Vs Boston Celtics

: Celtics center Nikola Vucevic returned to action after missing a month due to finger surgery, contributing 4 points in 13 minutes.

The game was a tight contest early on, with the teams tied at 26 after the first quarter. Boston began to pull away in the second quarter, outscoring Toronto 28-20 to take an eight-point lead into halftime. Despite a 31-point third-quarter surge from the Raptors to cut the deficit to just three, the Celtics responded with a decisive 35-24 fourth quarter to secure the victory. Key Performers [R2G3]Toronto Raptors Vs Boston Celtics

: Each contributed 15 points in the losing effort. Notable Stats Toronto Raptors Boston Celtics 53% 81% 44 Sources: ESPN Box Score , NBA Game Summary . Game Highlights & Context : Celtics center Nikola Vucevic returned to action

: Paced Toronto with 16 points , shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range. Despite a 31-point third-quarter surge from the Raptors