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Celtics at Raptors: Boston falls 119-118 as late push through deep rotation falls short

Vaseline October 16, 2024

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 13: Lonnie Walker IV #12 of the Boston Celtics passes against Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during a preseason game at TD Garden on October 13, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by China Wong/Getty Images)

The Boston Celtics made the trip to Canada’s Scotia Bank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors for their final exhibition game of the 2024-2025 NBA season, posting a 4-0 record to defend against a team that’s headed to expected to be in the middle of the battle. hunt for good lottery odds.

The Celtics started their normal roster with one glaring exception: Sophomore forward Jordan Walsh started in place of veteran guard Jrue Holiday. You wouldn’t know that the Raps have low expectations for the upcoming season, with Toronto jumping out to a 24-point lead in the first half of the game.

Late game heroics from Boston’s deep rotation players nearly stole the game back for the Celtics after hanging around for much of the second half, but late free throws would seal the deal for the Raps to the tune of 119-188 as Boston slumps to 4 -1 in preseason play.

Let’s take a look at some of the best plays captured in photos from the game.