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

White downplayed his recent uptick in play after supposedly having rediscovered his joy playing for Boston this season.

The Boston Celtics traveled to the Scotiabank Arena Tuesday evening to take on the Toronto Raptors. The Celtics lost to Toronto on January 15th by double digits, but over a month later, managed to overcome the feisty Raptors,

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.

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

Jaylen Brown had 24 points, Derrick White had 22, and Jayson Tatum had 19 with 11 assists. RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes combined for 43 points in the loss.

Boston played without Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford, but had plenty of motivation heading to Toronto.

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. Payton Pritchard scored 20 points and Jayson Tatum ...

Boston cashed in 15 threes with Derrick White and Payton Pritchard ... teams remain shorthanded. The Raptors pulled within seven in the final minutes as Toronto turned to Jamal Shead to close ...