There's a very real chance that the Toronto Raptors are back in Boston in a couple of weeks for playoff basketball. But that's a topic for down the line. On Sunday, the Boston Celtics welcomed the Canadians to TD Garden for a potential postseason preview,

Apr 5, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots a three point jump shot over Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Boston Celtics used a big night from their stars and starters to sweep the season series with the Toronto Raptors.

Derrick White only tallied 6 points in Wednesday’s Celtics win over the Heat. But an improbable hustle play at the end of the first half perfectly captured why he’s one of the most impactful players in basketball.

The Celtics knocked out the Raptors in the fourth quarter to run away with a 115-101 victory and earn their 53rd win of the season. The victory also moves them another step closer to locking up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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How the Celtics' win against the defending champion Thunder sends a strong message to the rest of the Eastern Conference.

Five down, five to go