What happened: Boston closed out a 98-93 road victory over Toronto behind a game-high 24 points from Jayson Tatum. Tatum added 7 rebounds and 8 assists to pace the offense. Derrick White contributed 19 points and 7 assists in the win.
Why it matters: The victory keeps Boston atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 10-2 record through 12 games. The win also extends the team's current winning streak to five consecutive games.
By the numbers: Jayson Tatum: 24 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST Derrick White: 19 PTS, 1 REB, 7 AST Boston Celtics: 10-2 (W5 streak, No. 1 seed in East)
What to watch: Boston continues its regular-season schedule aiming to build on its five-game winning streak.