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A night after they routed Washington, the road-weary Raptors dropped a 120-106 decision to the Celtics. The loss capped a six-game road trip that saw them play five games in seven nights. I think you’re gonna have some moments in five in seven (nights), I think they’ve earned some time off but the ball gets ready to go Sunday, we’re gonna have to start competing again, coach Nick Nurse said.
Semi Ojeleye scored a career-high 24 points and had six of the Celtics 20 three-pointers. Kemba Walker had 21 points, while rookie Payton Pritchard added 20 points for the Celtics (13-11).
Ojeleye scores 24 points to lead Celtics to 120-106 win over tired Raptors
Boston Celtics Semi Ojeleye (37) shoots against Toronto Raptors Chris Boucher (25) and Kyle Lowry during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) February 11, 2021 - 8:32 PM
BOSTON - During a stretch of the third quarter on Thursday, the Toronto Raptors stopped the Boston Celtics on 17 of their 18 trips down the floor.
But the Raptors could only muster four points themselves during that stretch.
A night after they routed Washington, the road-weary Raptors dropped a 120-106 decision to the Celtics. The loss capped a six-game road trip that saw them play five games in seven nights.
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