Toronto Raptors 117, Boston Celtics 125
NBA · 2026-01-09 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Toronto Raptors 125–117 on 2026-01-09 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:20 swung win probability 69% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Toronto Raptors lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 117 |
| Boston Celtics | 37 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 125 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:20 swung win probability 69% → 96%.
Why Toronto Raptors lost
- Lost Q1 30-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 9:20 (win probability 69% → 96% for the home side).
- Outscored 17-9 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q1 7:06 | 61% → 84% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q3 9:20 | 69% → 96% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q3 5:49 | 90% → 99% |
| Toronto Raptors | 8–0 | Q3 1:12 | 100% → 97% |
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q4 3:21 | 95% → 100% |