Celtics slide continues as they lose to Raptors 105-91


The Celtics slide continued, as they lost their fourth straight game overall to the Raptors 105-91. With the loss, the Celtics moved into the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race, with 13 games remaining on their schedule.

The Celtics struggled with the Raptors from the opening tip, losing the first quarter 30-14, which ultimately ended up making up most of the difference in the game's final result. Although the Celtics were able to make a run in the third quarter, cutting the Raptors lead to only five, they were unable to sustain that effort in the fourth.

The Raptors were led by Kyle Lowry's 32 points. The Celtics were led by Isaiah Thomas, who finished with 20 points.