Two teams went into this game unhappy with their recent play. Both teams discussed playing better defensively, with the coaches and players providing great sound bites by taking accountability. One team showed up and made a statement. The other team? The Raptors came out with a half-baked effort that resulted in another embarrassment, ending the calendar year with a 71-125, the team’s record losing margin in franchise history.
125-71 Celtics over Raptors. In the space of three games the Raptors have set a franchise record for points by an opponent (155, Memphis), a home record for turnovers in a game (31 against Atlanta) and the largest losing margin in franchise history, 54 against Boston.