After a disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Celtics ended the calendar year with a matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Boston responded by blowing out Toronto 125-71, their biggest win of the season.
The Celtics finished with six players in double digits led by Jayson Tatum who dropped 23 points and 8 rebounds on 6-13 shooting (4-9 from three). Payton Pritchard scored 19 points off the bench and Derrick White finished with 16 points and 4 blocks. Boston lit up the Raptors for 22 threes in the 54-point win, their second biggest win in franchise history.