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Strong play continues Friday Simons finished Friday's 125-117 win over Toronto with 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five assists and two rebounds over 26 minutes.

Impact Simons scored 11 of his 15 points in the second quarter of Friday's win and led the Celtics' bench in scoring. The eighth-year guard has struggled at times while adjusting to his bench role with Boston, but he's strung together some nice games as of late. He has scored at least 15 points in five of his last six outings, and over that span he has averaged 17.7 points on 51.4 percent shooting (including 57.4 percent from three on 7.8 3PA/G) along with 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds over 26.1 minutes per contest.

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Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117

Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117

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Celtics are looking more vindicated than ever for bold trade The Celtics bounced back with a 125-117 win over the Raptors on Friday night.

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Dominates paint vs. Toronto Pritchard registered 27 points (12-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight assists, five rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during the Celtics' 125-117 win over the Raptors on Friday.

Impact Pritchard finished as Friday's leading scorer, but the sixth-year point guard did most of his damage within the arc and was seemingly able to get any clean shot he wanted in the paint. It was his 11th 20-plus-point outing of the season, and he has scored at least 20 points seven times against the Raptors in his career. Through the first five games of January, Pritchard has averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals over 33.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field.

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Lives at charity stripe Friday Brown posted 25 points (6-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 12-13 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one block over 36 minutes during the Celtics' 125-117 win over the Raptors on Friday.

Impact Brown did a little bit of everything and did most of his scoring damage from the free-throw line, tying a season high in free throws that he set on two separate occasions before Friday's win. He finished as the Celtics' second-leading scorer behind Payton Pritchard (27 points), and while he wasn't able to reach the 30-point threshold, Brown has scored at least 23 points in all but one game over his last 15 appearances. Over that span, Brown has averaged 31.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.2 threes and 0.9 steals over 35.2 minutes per game while shooting 51.1 percent form the field.

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Celtics' Jaylen Brown makes substantial jump on latest NBA MVP ladder | Sporting News Brown is starting to be recognized for his amazing season.

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Celtics Identified As Trade Fit For 25-Year-Old Sixth Man NBA trade deadline rumors identified Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu as a trade fit for the Boston Celtics in exchange for Anfernee Simons.

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Bill Simmons' trade deadline plans for the Celtics have completely flipped The Celtics' approach to the trade deadline has seemingly shifted from what many once thought it would be. That may include keeping Anfernee...

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The media is learning truth about Jaylen Brown that Celtics have known Jaylen Brown placed third in the latest NBA.com MVP ladder.

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Neemias Queta Discusses Upcoming Matchup Vs. 'Hilarious' Former Celtics Teammate Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta discussed the upcoming reunion with San Antonio Spurs big man and former teammate Luke Kornet.

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Neemias Queta makes Celtics history not done since Robert Parish in 1989 | Sporting News He was getting after it on the glass.

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Chris Boucher's title team in Toronto is just one chapter of his basketball journey | Plugged In

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Bill Simmons has surprising answer to former Celtic fans miss the most Ringer founder Bill Simmons weighs in on what former Celtic fans miss the most. If they could bring back one offseason departure, their choi...

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Celtics-Lakers rivalry explained: History, iconic games and why it still hits - NESN.com Here is everything you need to know about the feud between the Celtics and Lakers, from NBA Finals games to the players that helped shape th...

23 HOURS AGO • NESN.COM

Lakers trade debate gets strong statement from NBA legend Paul Pierce | Sporting News The Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce issued his thoughts on the idea of a Dillon Brooks, Los Angeles Lakers pairing.

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Celtics vs. Raptors Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, January 9, 2026 The Toronto Raptors (23-15) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Boston Celtics (23-13) on Friday, Janua...

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Rich Paul is realizing what Celtics always knew about Jayson Tatum's return Examining the most notable concerns to explain why not to believe the narrative that Jayson Tatum's return this season would actually hurt t...

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Celtics' Rival Linked To Three Difference-Makers On Trade Market The Boston Celtics' rival, the New York Knicks, were linked to three different interesting targets on the trade market on Thursday.

1 DAY AGO • NESN.COM

Controversial NBA rule could pay dividends for Jaylen Brown this season Jaylen Brown has a real shot to be in the running for the NBA's MVP award due to the league's 65-game threshold for award eligibility.

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Raptors Stars' Injuries Put Availability Vs. Celtics In Doubt Toronto Raptors star forwards Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes are listed as questionable for Friday's game vs. the Boston Celtics.

1 DAY AGO • NESN.COM

Giannis' latest statement just opened new Celtics trade idea Giannis Antetokounmpo saying he wants to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks makes them a potential Anfernee Simons landing spot.

1 DAY AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Anfernee Simons is putting the Celtics in an impossible position The Boston Celtics' trade-deadline decisions have been made difficult by Anfernee Simons' recent play.

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Out again Friday Minott (ankle) will not play Friday against the Raptors.

Impact Minott will be sidelined for a second straight game Friday. He fell out of the rotation before his latest injury, however, so this won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops.

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Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117