Alright, Vancouver basketball faithful, let’s talk Raptors-Celtics. These Atlantic Division clashes always carry some weight, and with the 2024-25 season rolling along, I’ve been glued to the box scores to see how Toronto stacks up against Boston’s juggernaut. We’re diving deep into the Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics match player stats from their latest tussles—think points, boards, assists, the whole deal. I’ve got tables, trends, and a few eyebrow-raising moments to share, all pulled straight from the source. Let’s hit the hardwood.
The Rivalry: A Quick Look Back
These two have been at it since the Raptors landed in the NBA back in ’95. Boston’s got the upper hand historically—72 wins to Toronto’s 43 in 115 regular-season games, per Land of Basketball—but the Raptors have had their days, especially when the stakes get high. For this piece, I’m zeroing in on their 2024-25 matchups. Fresh stats, fresh takes—that’s what we’re here for.
Game-by-Game: The Stats That Tell the Story
I’ve dug into the numbers from their five meetings this season, all sourced from NBA.com. No fluff, just the facts—here’s how the players showed up.
October 15, 2024: Raptors 119, Celtics 118 (Preseason)
- Where: TD Garden, Boston
- What Happened: Preseason or not, this was a barnburner—Toronto snuck out a one-point win. Full box score here.
| Team | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | Scottie Barnes | 25 | 8 | 5 | 2 | Carried the load |
| Raptors | RJ Barrett | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | Punished the paint |
| Raptors | Immanuel Quickley | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | Ran the show off the bench |
| Celtics | Jayson Tatum | 24 | 7 | 4 | 3 | Same old Tatum |
| Celtics | Jaylen Brown | 22 | 5 | 3 | 2 | Came out swinging |
| Celtics | Payton Pritchard | 19 | 3 | 2 | 4 | Couldn’t miss from deep |
Barnes was a problem, and Quickley’s spark off the pine made the difference. Close one.
November 16, 2024: Celtics 126, Raptors 123 (OT)
- Where: TD Garden, Boston
- What Happened: Overtime thriller—Boston pulled it out late. Stats here.
| Team | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | RJ Barrett | 31 | 9 | 4 | 2 | Went off, still took the L |
| Raptors | Scottie Barnes | 27 | 10 | 6 | 1 | Filled the stat sheet |
| Raptors | Gradey Dick | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 | Kid can shoot |
| Celtics | Jayson Tatum | 36 | 11 | 7 | 4 | Took over in OT |
| Celtics | Jaylen Brown | 29 | 6 | 5 | 3 | Kept the pressure on |
| Celtics | Derrick White | 21 | 4 | 3 | 5 | Buried threes all night |
Barrett and Barnes brought it, but Tatum’s extra-frame buckets were too much.
December 31, 2024: Celtics 125, Raptors 71
- Where: TD Garden, Boston
- What Happened: A bloodbath—54-point loss, Toronto’s worst ever. Details here.
| Team | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | Scottie Barnes | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | Couldn’t get going |
| Raptors | RJ Barrett | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | Ice-cold |
| Raptors | Jakob Poeltl | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | Fought but got swamped |
| Celtics | Jayson Tatum | 28 | 9 | 6 | 4 | Ran the floor |
| Celtics | Jaylen Brown | 25 | 7 | 4 | 3 | Overpowered everyone |
| Celtics | Kristaps Porzingis | 18 | 10 | 2 | 2 | Owned the interior |
Nothing worked for Toronto. Celtics rolled, and it wasn’t close.
January 15, 2025: Raptors 110, Celtics 97
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- What Happened: Raptors snapped a 10-game skid vs. Boston. Box score here.
| Team | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | RJ Barrett | 22 | 10 | 2 | 1 | Double-double, huge night |
| Raptors | Scottie Barnes | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | Kept things humming |
| Raptors | Jakob Poeltl | 16 | 11 | 1 | 0 | Boards and buckets |
| Celtics | Payton Pritchard | 20 | 3 | 2 | 4 | Tried to keep ‘em alive |
| Celtics | Kristaps Porzingis | 18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | Decent but not enough |
| Celtics | Jayson Tatum | 16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | Rare quiet outing |
Poeltl and Barrett bullied their way to a big W. Tatum off his game helped.
February 25, 2025: Celtics 111, Raptors 101
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- What Happened: Boston’s balance wore Toronto down. Stats here.
| Team | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | 3PM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors | RJ Barrett | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | Hung tough |
| Raptors | Scottie Barnes | 21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0-for-5 from three hurt |
| Raptors | Gradey Dick | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Chipped in off the bench |
| Celtics | Jaylen Brown | 24 | 6 | 3 | 2 | Set the tone |
| Celtics | Derrick White | 22 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6-for-11 from deep—killer |
| Celtics | Jayson Tatum | 19 | 6 | 11 | 2 | Flirted with a triple-double |
White’s long-range daggers buried Toronto. Barrett and Barnes couldn’t quite close the gap.
What Stands Out
Peeking at these Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics match player stats, a few things jump off the page. Boston’s got Tatum and Brown dropping 20-plus like it’s nothing—those two are automatic. Add in White and Pritchard bombing away from three (16-for-46 on January 15, per ESPN), and it’s a tough night for any defense.
Toronto’s leaning hard on Barrett (23.4 points per game in these five) and Barnes (21.0). Poeltl’s been a rebounding machine when he’s on—11 boards in that January win—but the Raptors’ outside shooting’s been shaky. That 5-for-32 from deep on February 25? Brutal.
Catching the Action from Vancouver
Us West Coasters can flip on Sportsnet for Raptors games, and if you’re into live stats, NBA.com or the app’s your best bet. Next time these two lock horns, watch Barrett attacking the rim, Barnes doing a bit of everything, and whether Boston’s shooters are dialed in.
The Bigger Picture
Boston’s owned this matchup lately—10 wins in the last 11 before that January upset. The 54-point shellacking on New Year’s Eve was a franchise low for Toronto, per ESPN. For a full historical rundown, AiScore tracks their 109 games since ’04. It’s March 21, 2025, and the season’s hitting its stride. Playoffs could bring these teams back together—Boston’s gunning for another banner, while Toronto’s building with the young guns. Can the Raptors shore up their shooting? Will Poeltl hold the paint against Boston’s spacing? Plenty to chew on as we watch from here in Vancouver.
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