The Raptors ended 2024 with a dud Tuesday afternoon, losing 125–71 to the Boston Celtics in the largest loss in the history of the franchise. Toronto's previous worst loss came back on April 3, when the Raptors lost 133–85 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. The Celtics outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the third,

Jayson Tatum had 23 points and eight rebounds Tuesday as the Boston Celtics crushed the visiting Toronto Raptors 125-71 for their 10th straight win in the all-time series.