RJ Barrett's 22 points and Scottie Barnes' 18 led the Toronto Raptors to a surprising 110-97 victory over the Boston Celtics, showcasing their improving form with consecutive wins. As they reached the halfway point of the season with a 10-31 record, this marks a significant turnaround after their slower start compared to last year's 16-25 pace.

The Raptors, overcoming an early deficit, managed to outscore the defending champions in the second half, with Jakob Poeltl contributing 16 points and Grady Dick adding 12. Payton Pritchard led the Celtics with 20 points, supported by Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum with 18 and 16, respectively.