Expert recap and game analysis of the Boston Celtics vs. Toronto Raptors NBA game from December 7, 2025 on ESPN.

Boston won their fifth straight and 10th in their last 12 as they defeated Toronto, 121-113. Boston moves to 15-9 as Toronto falls to 15-10. Boston overtakes Toronto for the 3-seed in the East with the win.

Bouyea remained a bright spot. He was dynamic, fearless, taking responsibility in a tough game, 11 points in just ten minutes. Thompson hit 30+ points, with both his season-highs against Phoenix. With eight minutes left, the score was 110–80, garbage time officially underway.

The Toronto Raptors hosted the Los Angeles Lakers with one clear goal: end their five-game skid against the Purple & Gold. Their last win over L.A.

Franz Wagner outplayed Jalen Brunson in the New York vs Orlando game for Eastern Conference seeding. 37 points from Wagner gave the Magic a superstar game during Paolo Banchero’s time-out with an injury. Brunson added 33 points and 11 assists, but the Knicks fell short for another road loss.

The defending NBA MVP is certainly in the running to win the NBA Cup MVP. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is somehow even better than he was last year. His 34.5 points per game are the fourth most in NBA Cup games this year. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history.

The shorthanded Golden State Warriors took on the similarly depleted Cleveland Cavaliers tonight without any of their big three. Stephen Curry, Draymond

MVP candidates Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had great performances to keep their battle for the top NBA Award going strong.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 119-96. The Memphis Grizzlies improve to 11-13 on the season, while the Portland Trail Blazers fall to 9-15.