Having survived the ultimate trap game on Thursday night — an overtime, skin-of-their-teeth win against the historically terrible Detroit Pistons — the Boston Celtics entered the second half of their back-to-back hoping things might come a bit easier against the Toronto Raptors. Through three quarters, that’s exactly what they appeared to have found tonight, but a furious Toronto fourth-quarter rally pushed them to the absolute limit. A heroic late effort from Derrick White and a close call in the final seconds earned the Celtics their 25th win, 120-118.
The Hospital Celtics were once again in effect tonight, as the Celtics played their second game in as many nights with multiple players sidelined due to injury or maintenance.