Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117.

Jaylen Brown is doubtful to play with back spasms, Josh Minott is out with an ankle sprain, and Sam Hauser is questionable for Monday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

The Celtics had their chances against the Spurs, but they couldn’t close Saturday at TD Garden. It was the Victor Wembanyama show for stretches as the Spurs pulled away 100-95 over the C’s in an impressive road victory.

The Boston Celtics may owe a debt of gratitude to Jaylen Brown's dance instructor. The four-time All-Star went off for 50 points in Saturday's 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. After the game, he explained how he sensed it would be a special night, and he cited in part some salsa lessons he had on Friday.

Jamal Murray had 22 points and 17 assists and Peyton Watson scored 30 for the Denver Nuggets, who went on a 14-0 run to rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and pull away to beat the Boston Celtics 114-110.

Jaylen Brown was downgraded to doubtful with low back spasms for the Celtics’ game against the Pacers at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Indiana. The C’s will likely be shorthanded as they have a relatively lengthy injury report. Sam Hauser is questionable with right hamstring tightness. Josh Minott (left ankle sprain) and Jayson Tatum (Achilles) are out.

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