Toronto Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter (14) misses his dunk in front of Boston Celtics' Sam Hauser, left, and Al Horford during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) tries to get a shot off against Toronto Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates his three-pointer in front of Toronto Raptors' Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl (19) battles Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown, left, drives past Toronto Raptors' Davion Mitchell (45) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)