The Celtics lost Kristaps Porzingis to an illness minutes before game time while Jaylen Brown battled ailments to both legs in the second half. Still, behind some clutch shooting from Derrick White and a crafty play call from Joe Mazzulla that enabled Neemias Queta to score a late-game layup,

The Celtics improve to 24-6 on the road by beating Toronto, 111-101. TORONTO — Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Derrick White had 22 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games by beating the Toronto Raptors 111-101 on Tuesday night.

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Derrick White had 22 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games by beating the Toronto Raptors 111-101 on Tuesday

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Derrick White had 22 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games by beating the Toronto Raptors 111-101 on Tuesday night.

How do the Raptors stack up against one of the NBA’s elite teams? We got an idea Tuesday during Toronto's loss to the Celtics.

The Toronto Raptors held their own as Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett fought hard in a loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday

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The Boston Celtics were without several key players but still defeated the Toronto Raptors for their sixth straight win.

The short-handed Celtics still had plenty of firepower to beat the Raptors on Tuesday, claiming a 111-101 victory.