Celtics secure season sweep over Raptors

Boston's fourth-quarter surge leads to victory over Toronto

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-105 on Sunday, completing a season sweep of their Atlantic Division rivals. The Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Raptors 32-22 in the final frame to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win extends the Celtics' lead over the Raptors in the Eastern Conference standings, further solidifying Boston's position as a top contender in the East. The Celtics have now won all four matchups between the two teams this season.

The details

The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum, who scored 33 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 25 points, while Marcus Smart chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. For the Raptors, Pascal Siakam had 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet scored 22 points.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Jayson Tatum

A star forward for the Boston Celtics who led the team in scoring and rebounding in the win over the Raptors.

Jaylen Brown

A starting guard for the Boston Celtics who scored 25 points in the victory.

Pascal Siakam

A forward for the Toronto Raptors who had a double-double in the losing effort.

Fred VanVleet

A starting guard for the Toronto Raptors who scored 22 points in the game.

Darko Rajakovic

The head coach of the Toronto Raptors.

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What they’re saying

“Jayson Tatum is really starting to find his groove again after that injury. He was unstoppable out there tonight.”

— Jaylen Brown, Celtics Guard

What’s next

The Celtics and Raptors will meet again on April 12th in Toronto for their final regular season matchup.

The takeaway

The Celtics' ability to pull away in the fourth quarter and complete the season sweep over their division rivals demonstrates their status as an elite team in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors will need to find a way to slow down Tatum and the Celtics' balanced attack if they hope to overtake Boston in the standings.