Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117 on Friday night.

Jaylen Brown added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games. Boston connected on 14 3-pointers and shot 54% from the field to help pull away in the second half.

The loss snapped a three-game win streak for the Raptors. They played without starters Brandon Ingram (sprained right thumb) and Scottie Barnes (sprained right knee). Toronto center Jakob Poeltl also missed his ninth straight game with a sprained back.

RJ Barrett and Ja’Kobe Walter both had 19 points for Toronto. Immanuel Quickley finished with 17 points and 13 assists.

One game after making just seven 3s during a win at Charlotte, the Raptors knocked down 18 from beyond the arc to keep pace with the Celtics, who led 68-60 at halftime.

Boston found a groove in the third quarter, using a 13-3 run to push its lead to 93-73.

Toronto chipped away and got back within 108-103 with just over six minutes to play. But a 12-3 spurt by the Celtics got the lead back up to double digits.

Raptors: Will host Philadelphia on Sunday in the first of two straight games against the 76ers.

Celtics: Host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

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Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half of an NBA game, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) takes a shot over Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) during the first half of an NBA game, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks against Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) battles for a rebound against Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — Police in the German city of Dresden have opened more than a dozen investigations into offenses including that of causing “dangerous bodily harm” after large-scale disorder involving fans at a soccer game.

Dozens of fans of Dynamo Dresden ran across the field toward supporters of Hertha Berlin during Saturday's second-division game before being chased back by police. Dresden fans then burned a Hertha fan flag.

The game was resumed after an interruption of nearly 20 minutes and Hertha won 1-0.

Police said in a statement late Saturday that they were investigating offenses including dangerous bodily harm, breach of the peace and property damage. Police did not immediately confirm any injuries or arrests.

Dynamo Dresden finance director Stephan Zimmermann offered an apology to “all uninvolved people who were caught up in these unnecessary acts” and said the club had met with police.

“Our home games are known for a unique atmosphere. Pictures like we saw this evening are not acceptable and cause massive damage not only to our club but to soccer as a whole in Germany,” Zimmermann said in a statement.

“We and many other clubs have spent recent months advocating for fans' interests and a safe stadium experience, and scenes like this are a heavy blow.”

Both clubs could also face punishments from the German soccer federation, which said Sunday it plans to open an investigation into the teams next week, in comments to German agency dpa.

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A steward removes burning pyrotechnics from the pitch during a stoppage in play in the Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)

Police officers stand in front of the K-Block section with Dresden fans during a stoppage in play in the Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)

Hertha BSC fans, left, and Dresden fans scuffle during a Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)

Hertha BSC fans, left, and Dresden fans scuffle during a Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)

Law enforcement personnel run onto the pitch during a stoppage in play in the Bundesliga 2 soccer match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha BSC, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Dresden, Germany. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)