The Celtics took the first game of the series against the Toronto Raptors in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Jaylen Brown scored 35 points in the first game, a key factor in the Celtics' victory. The Raptors are desperate to level the series and send the matchup back to the Scotiabank Arena. Jayson Tatum provided a balanced attack that the Raptors struggled to contain in the first game. The Raptors have shown in the past that they can bounce back from adversity.