Scotiabank Arena, October 11, 2025
News Summary
The Boston Celtics faced a dramatic loss against the Toronto Raptors, relinquishing a 27-point lead to fall 107-105 at Scotiabank Arena. Despite a strong performance in the first half, the Celtics struggled in the fourth quarter, leading to Toronto’s comeback, capped by a game-winning basket from Mogbo. Key players were rested for Boston, showcasing the challenges faced by the team without their starters. With a record of 1-1 in the preseason, the Celtics will look to bounce back in their next game against the Cavaliers.
Toronto
Quick take
The Boston Celtics lost to the Toronto Raptors 107-105 at Scotiabank Arena. The Celtics relinquished a 27-point lead during the game, and the Raptors completed the comeback when Mogbo scored the game-winning basket for Toronto with 1 second remaining.
Key facts and game flow
The Celtics relinquished a 27-point lead during the game. Boston built that margin through a dominant first half and a strong start to the third quarter, but struggled late and allowed the Raptors to erase the deficit.
The Celtics initially struggled with shooting, making only 3 of 12 shots and 0 of 6 from three-point range early in the first quarter. Despite the slow start, Pritchard managed to score 10 points in the first quarter, which ended with Boston leading 27-19. Boston then pushed the advantage and held a halftime lead of 63-42 after a strong performance.
Boston continued its run after halftime and the Celtics started the third quarter on a 24-3 scoring run, extending their lead to 74-51. The margin narrowed somewhat as the third quarter progressed, but Boston maintained a 10-point lead (87-77) at the end of the third quarter.
Toronto closed the gap in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 105 with just 4 seconds left. Mogbo scored the game-winning basket for Toronto with 1 second remaining. The comeback was notable because Despite Toronto resting starters Scottie Barnes, R.J. Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Brandon Ingram, and Immanuel Quickly, they remained competitive.
Players, lineup and injuries
Key players Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser were rested for the game. Jordan Walsh missed the game due to a minor hip injury. With those absences, Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics’ coach, assigned starting duties to Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher, and Neemias Queta.
Chris Boucher, facing his former team, scored 17 points in the first half. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists but sat out the fourth quarter. Anfernee Simons, who also played a key role, and their overall performance highlighted the Celtics’ challenges without key players.
Statistics and turning points
Boston’s late collapse included costly mistakes on offense and defense. The Celtics struggled late in the game, recording 29 turnovers overall. Those turnovers contributed directly to Toronto’s ability to mount the comeback and secure the win.
The loss changed Boston’s preseason standing to a split. This loss marked the Celtics’ record at 1-1 in preseason.
What’s next
The Celtics will next face the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden as part of their preseason schedule.
FAQ
- What was the final score and location?
- The Boston Celtics lost to the Toronto Raptors 107-105 at Scotiabank Arena.
- How large was the lead the Celtics gave up?
- The Celtics relinquished a 27-point lead during the game.
- What is the Celtics’ preseason record after this game?
- This loss marked the Celtics’ record at 1-1 in preseason.
- Which key Celtics players were rested?
- Key players Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser were rested for the game.
- Which Celtics player missed the game due to injury?
- Jordan Walsh missed the game due to a minor hip injury.
- Who started for the Celtics?
- Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics’ coach, assigned starting duties to Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher, and Neemias Queta.
- How did the Celtics start the game shooting?
- The Celtics initially struggled with shooting, making only 3 of 12 shots and 0 of 6 from three-point range early in the first quarter.
- Who scored 10 points in the first quarter and what was the score then?
- Pritchard managed to score 10 points in the first quarter, which ended with Boston leading 27-19.
- Which former-Raptors player scored 17 in the first half?
- Chris Boucher, facing his former team, scored 17 points in the first half.
- What was the halftime score?
- Boston held a halftime lead of 63-42 after a strong performance.
- How did the Celtics begin the third quarter?
- The Celtics started the third quarter on a 24-3 scoring run, extending their lead to 74-51.
- Did the Raptors rest any starters?
- Despite Toronto resting starters Scottie Barnes, R.J. Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Brandon Ingram, and Immanuel Quickly, they remained competitive.
- What was the score after three quarters?
- Boston maintained a 10-point lead (87-77) at the end of the third quarter.
- How many turnovers did the Celtics have?
- The Celtics struggled late in the game, recording 29 turnovers overall.
- When did the Raptors tie the game?
- The Raptors tied the game at 105 with just 4 seconds left.
- Who hit the game-winner?
- Mogbo scored the game-winning basket for Toronto with 1 second remaining.
- Who led the Celtics in scoring?
- Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists but sat out the fourth quarter.
- What broader point was highlighted by the game?
- Anfernee Simons, who also played a key role, and their overall performance highlighted the Celtics’ challenges without key players.
- Who are the Celtics playing next?
- The Celtics will next face the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden as part of their preseason schedule.
At-a-glance table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final score | Toronto Raptors 107 — Boston Celtics 105 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Lead relinquished | 27 points |
| Turnovers | 29 turnovers overall |
| Preseason record | 1-1 |
| Top Celtics performer | Payton Pritchard — 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists |
| Notable starters | Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Chris Boucher, Neemias Queta |
| Next game | Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden (preseason) |
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Additional Resources
- NBC Sports Boston: Celtics vs Raptors Live Updates
- Wikipedia: Boston Celtics
- Celtics Blog: Celtics Drop the Ball Late vs Raptors
- Google Search: Boston Celtics preseason
- Times of India: Key Takeaways on Celtics’ Preseason Struggles
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Boston Celtics
- MassLive: Payton Pritchard Player of the Game
- Google News: Boston Celtics
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