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NBA》Overcome a deficit of up to 22 points! Celtics reverse course to end 5-game winning streak and lead the Eastern Conference
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NBA》Overcome a deficit of up to 22 points! Celtics reverse course to end 5-game winning streak and lead the Eastern Conference

Tatum scored 24 points and made two crucial free throws to help the Celtics take the lead in the Eastern Conference

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  • The Celtics defeated the Raptors 98-93 in an away game, winning five consecutive games and ranking first in the Eastern Conference with 10 wins and 2 losses.
  • Tatum scored a game-high 24 points, including two key free throws in the last 25 seconds, helping the team complete the reversal.
  • The Raptors' record fell to 5 wins and 6 losses, and Leonard missed 9 consecutive games due to injury.

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Why It Matters

The Celtics have been in hot form recently, winning five consecutive games and ranking first in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10 wins and 2 losses. The Raptors' record fell to 5 wins and 6 losses, their winning percentage fell below 50%, and star Leonard missed 9 consecutive games due to injury.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Celtics overcame a 22-point deficit today. Star Jayson Tatum scored a team-high 24 points, including two crucial free throws, helping the Celtics defeat the Raptors 98-93 on the road. The Celtics have recently won five games in a row, ranking first in the Eastern Conference with 10 wins and 2 losses.

The Celtics fell into a 37-59 deficit in the second quarter, and then Tatum scored 10 points to help the Celtics launch a 16-0 offensive. The Celtics chased 54-61 at halftime. The Celtics once led by 4 points in the third quarter, but the Raptors responded with a 13-4 offensive. After the first three quarters, the Celtics trailed 75-80.

The two sides traded points in the final quarter. After Tatum scored a fadeaway jumper, he took a 1-point lead with 1 minute and 55 seconds left. At this time, Raptors forward RJ Barrett scored 4 consecutive points to lead, and Celtics center Neemias Queta dunked to catch up to 1 point difference. Tatum was about to commit a foul with 25 seconds left and made two free throws to help the Celtics reverse the situation. The Raptors' counterattack failed, and the Celtics made sure to make the last four free throws. In the end, the Celtics ended the game with a 5-game winning streak.

Four Celtics players scored in double figures, led by Tatum with 24 points, including 10 of 12 free throws. However, they only made 6 of 21 shots, 2 of 11 three-pointers, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Derrick White had 19 points, 7 assists and 4 blocks. Payton Pritchard had 14 points. Queta had 11 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks. Celtics star Paul George is absent today due to illness.

Six Raptors players scored in double figures, including Ja'Kobe Walter with 17 points, Allen Graves with 13 points, Barrett, Jamison Battle, and Alijah Martin with 12 points each, and Immanuel Quickley with 11 points.

After the Raptors lost, their record fell to 5 wins and 6 losses, ranking seventh in the Eastern Conference, and their winning rate fell below 50%. In addition, Raptors star Kawhi Leonard was injured recently and missed 9 consecutive games.

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